Qualification: BE / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering
Experience: 5–8 years in mechanical sourcing and should-costing
Core Training: Supplier NDA execution, pre-assessment & registration, supplier assessment and audit process, GD&T
Preferred Exposure: Aerospace manufacturing industry
Key Competencies:
Technical & Commercial:
- Mechanical processes and parts: Machining, Fabrication, Casting, Molding, Heat & Surface Treatment
- Should-costing for Machining, Casting, Fabrication and Molding processes and parts
- GD&T interpretation (mandatory)
- Vendor identification, selection and development
- Sourcing strategy and RFQ / costing process
- Working knowledge of electrical & electronic commodity sourcing (added advantage)
- Quality systems: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120
Behavioural & Coordination:
- Self-motivated, curious, result- and task-oriented
- Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to lead a team with coordination and collaboration
- MS Office proficiency
Key Responsibilities:
- Apply working knowledge of mechanical processes and parts (Machining, Fabrication, Casting, Molding, Heat & Surface Treatment) to manage these commodities end to end.
- Perform should-costing for Machining, Casting, Fabrication and Molding processes and parts.
- Source, obtain and validate competitive supplier quotes for Machining, Casting, Fabrication and Molding parts within aggressive timelines.
- Apply GD&T knowledge in the review of drawings and specifications.
- Review customer specifications, drawings and product requirements for new products.
- Send and review supplier quotes for new projects to ensure on-time completion of product costing.
- Review BOM and costing, and negotiate prices for bidding projects.
- Conduct supplier meetings and visits.
- Proactively identify suppliers to address single-source risk, drive cost reduction, and replace underperforming suppliers.
- Develop, establish and maintain strong business relationships with suppliers.
- Lead and coordinate a team as required.