Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing

Job Description Strategic Sourcing Engineer Department Supply Chain / Strategic Sourcing Reporting Structure Sourcing & NPD Execution Lead Experience Range 45 years Location Telangana (hub), open to South/Central India-based candidates willing to relocate Positions Open 1 Role Objective Own the end-to-end sourcing process supplier identification, RFQ, costing, commercial negotiation, and supplier nomination for the BOM cost-reduction and redesign program, and be the single point of accountability for savings realized. Key Responsibilities Identify and shortlist suppliers per commodity (sheet metal, plastics, rubber, casting/forging, EV-specific components) in coordination with NPD and the engaged consultant.Run the RFQ process end-to-end: technical package release, quotation collection, and structured comparison against should-cost/benchmark.Perform should-costing and cost-breakup analysis to identify cost drivers (material, process, tooling) for negotiation leverage.Lead commercial negotiations and close supplier nominations jointly with NPD (technical) and Quality (capability) sign-off.Drive VA/VE and design-to-cost initiatives jointly with Design/NPD engineers.Identify and develop alternate sources and localization opportunities to reduce import dependency and single-source risk.Maintain a commodity cost database and track cost-reduction savings against the target BOM.Support the engaged cost-reduction consultant execute recommendations, absorb knowledge transfer, and continue the process independently.Hand off nominated suppliers cleanly to Purchase for recurring production supply.Technical Requirements Should-costing, cost-breakup analysis, and basic commodity costing models (material + process + tooling amortization).VA/VE methodology and design-to-cost principles.Working knowledge of cost drivers for sheet metal, plastics injection molding, die casting, and forging.Basic drawing/GD&T reading to sanity-check supplier quotes against tolerance requirements.RFQ management and structured commercial negotiation.Educational Qualifications B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Automobile, Production, or Industrial Engineering. MBA in Operations/Supply Chain is a plus, not mandatory. Preferred Industry Background Two-wheeler or passenger-vehicle OEM, or a Tier-1 supplier of sheet metal / plastics / casting components. EV component sourcing experience is a strong plus. Preferred Manufacturing-Process Knowledge Sheet-metal stamping, plastics injection molding, die casting; working familiarity with forging and tube-based structures is a plus. ERP / Software Requirements SAP MM/Ariba or equivalent sourcing/ERP module; advanced Excel for should-cost modeling; PowerPoint for management reporting. Behavioral Competencies Strong negotiation skills with the ability to hold ground on cost while maintaining supplier relationships.Analytical rigor comfortable building a cost model from first principles, not just comparing quotes.Cross-functional influence without formal authority over NPD/Quality.Ownership mindset and comfort operating with ambiguity typical of an early-stage manufacturing startup.High integrity in vendor dealings (commercial negotiations, confidentiality).Key Performance Indicators BOM cost reduction (/vehicle) achieved against the vehicle target.Number of alternate/localized sources qualified per quarter.RFQ-to-nomination cycle time.Cost savings validated and banked (confirmed in production pricing, not just quoted).Compensation: From 300,000.00 per year Benefits: Paid sick timeProvident FundApplication Question(s): Are willing to relocate Are you comfortable working with start up What is Notice period Can you negotiate your Notice period Work Location: In person .