Project Purchase

Role & responsibilities

• Handle NPD, component and vendor development activities.
• Identify and develop suppliers for machined, cast and forged components.
• Float RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations and support supplier selection.
• Work on costing, cost negotiation and should-cost / zero-based costing.
• Manage supplier Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) performance.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Project teams for new product development.
• Drive localization, cost reduction and supplier development initiatives.
• Manage purchasing activities as per project timelines and procurement processes.
• Support CAPEX / tooling / equipment procurement wherever required.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier/project requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience.
• Experience in Project/Strategic Purchasing, NPD & Supplier Development.
• Strong exposure to machining, casting and forging components.
• Hands-on experience in RFQ, costing, negotiation and vendor development.
• Candidates from automotive, auto-component, industrial engineering or manufacturing companies preferred.
• Good understanding of QCD, localization and cost reduction.
• Willingness to travel domestically/internationally.