Executive - Mechanical Sourcing

Position: Mechanical Sourcing Executive

Department: SCM

Location: Bangalore

Experience Required

3-8 Years of experience in Mechanical Sourcing, Vendor
Development, or Procurement within EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive,
Aerospace, or Industrial Manufacturing sectors.

Educational Qualification

- Bachelor's
Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
- Certification
in Supply Chain Management or Procurement will be an added advantage.

Job Summary

The Mechanical Sourcing Executive will be responsible for
sourcing, vendor development, cost optimization, and procurement of mechanical
components including sheet metal, plastic molded parts, machined components,
die-cast parts, and assemblies. The role requires strong expertise in supplier
identification, cost analysis, tooling and mold development, price
negotiations, and supply chain management to support New Product Introduction
(NPI) and mass production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Component Development &
Sourcing

- Lead
sourcing activities for mechanical components, ensuring quality, cost, and
delivery objectives are achieved.
- Identify,
evaluate, qualify, and develop suppliers for sheet metal, plastic,
machining, die-casting, and fabricated components.
- Collaborate
with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during new product
development and localization initiatives.
- Drive
supplier capability assessments and risk mitigation plans.

2. Costing & Commercial Negotiations

- Perform
detailed cost analysis for mechanical parts, including raw material,
processing, tooling, and logistics costs.
- Prepare
should-cost models and benchmark supplier quotations.
- Negotiate
commercial terms, pricing agreements, payment terms, and annual cost
reduction initiatives.
- Deliver
measurable cost savings while maintaining product quality and supply
continuity.

3. Tooling & Mold Development

- Manage
RFQs, supplier selection, and commercial discussions for tooling and mold
development.
- Coordinate
with suppliers and internal engineering teams during tool design,
manufacturing, trials, and validation.
- Monitor
tooling timelines, costs, modifications, and ownership documentation.
- Support
mold transfer and capacity expansion activities as required.

4. Vendor Development for Special Processes

- Identify
and develop suppliers for special processes such as powder coating,
anodizing, plating, heat treatment, silk screening, laser marking, and
other value-added manufacturing processes.
- Ensure
supplier compliance with customer specifications and manufacturing
standards.
- Establish
dual sourcing strategies where applicable.

5. Compliance & Quality Standards

- Ensure
sourcing activities comply with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, customer
requirements, and applicable industry standards.
- Participate
in supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor
supplier performance through KPIs including Quality, Cost, Delivery, and
Responsiveness.

6. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

- Manage
procurement planning and purchase order execution for mechanical
commodities.
- Track
supplier production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and support
customer demand.
- Resolve
supply chain disruptions and coordinate corrective actions with suppliers.
- Monitor
inventory levels and support cost-effective purchasing strategies.

7. Supplier Relationship Management

- Build
long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers.
- Conduct
supplier business reviews and performance evaluations.
- Drive
supplier development programs focused on quality improvement, cost
competitiveness, and lead-time reduction.
- Support
cross-functional teams in achieving project milestones and sourcing
objectives.

Required Skills & Competencies

- Strong
knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, plastic injection molding,
machining, die casting, and tooling processes.
- Expertise
in supplier development, sourcing strategies, and procurement practices.
- Excellent
commercial negotiation and cost analysis skills.
- Understanding
of BOM costing, should-cost analysis, and total cost of ownership
concepts.
- Knowledge
of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.).
- Familiarity
with APQP, PPAP, FAI, and supplier quality processes.
- Strong
analytical, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability
to work effectively with cross-functional and global teams.