Vendor Development Engineer

We are looking for an experienced Vendor Development professional to manage vendor identification, development, evaluation, and performance monitoring. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Plastic / Automotive manufacturing, vendor management, and coordination with Purchase, Quality, and Engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new vendors as per company requirements.
• Handle vendor onboarding, documentation, evaluation, and approval processes.
• Coordinate with Purchase, Quality, Engineering, and Production teams for vendor evaluation and audits.
• Monitor vendor performance based on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS).
• Maintain vendor databases, records, and compliance documentation.
• Support RFQ, price negotiation, cost comparison, and cost benchmarking activities.
• Follow up with vendors for corrective and preventive actions related to quality issues.
• Conduct vendor visits and support vendor development activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Ensure vendors comply with company requirements, statutory regulations, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Read and understand basic 2D engineering drawings for vendor development and evaluation.
• Travel to vendor locations as required.

Required Experience

• 10–12 years of experience in Vendor Development, Purchase, Supply Chain, Procurement, or Manufacturing.
• Experience in Plastic Industry / Automotive Industry will be preferred.
• Strong exposure to vendor development, vendor evaluation, negotiations, and performance monitoring.
• Candidates with experience in automotive components / plastic components will be preferred.

Required Skills

• Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality standards.
• Ability to read and understand basic 2D drawings.
• Good knowledge of vendor development and procurement processes.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and coordination skills.
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to travel to vendor locations.

Pay: ₹600,000.00 - ₹1,000,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person