Assistant Manager (Sourcing)

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Department:

Sourcing

Job Title:

Assistant Manager (Sourcing)

Reports To:

Head Sourcing

Location:

Pune

1. Job Purpose

● To lead the sourcing of fabricated and machined components, ensuring cost-effective procurement, supplier capability enhancement, and reliable delivery performance.

2. Key Responsibilities

Sourcing Operations

● Manage sourcing of fabricated structures, precision-machined parts, sheet-metal components, hydraulics-related fabrication, assemblies, and other engineered parts.

● Ensure procurement aligns with approved drawings, technical specifications, QAP/WPS norms, and cost targets.

● Review PRs, floating RFQs, preparing cost comparisons, negotiating terms, and issuing POs in line with DoA.

B. Cost Management & Value Engineering

● Analyse cost build-ups for fabrication and machining (material, labour, overheads, consumables).

● Identify opportunities for VA/VE, process improvements, alternate materials, and design-for-manufacture suggestions.

● Drive annual cost-reduction initiatives supported by data, industry benchmarks, and supplier engagements.

C. Supplier Development & Performance

● Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for fabrication, machining, surface treatment, and sub-assemblies.

● Conduct supplier capability assessments covering plant infrastructure, manufacturing processes, QC systems, and compliance.

● Improve supplier delivery, quality, and cost performance through structured development plans.

● Support suppliers in process improvements, fixturing ideas, throughput improvement, and quality system enhancements.

D. Technical & Manufacturing Process Interface

● Interpret manufacturing drawings, GD&T, welding symbols, tolerances, machining operations, and BOM structures.

● Understand fabrication processes: cutting, bending, welding, machining, surface treatment, NDT, painting, and assembly.

● Review process flows, cycle times, routings, and inspection methods used by suppliers.

● Work with internal Engineering, QA, PPC, and Production teams for smooth execution.

E. Supplier Quality & Compliance

● Work with QA for inspections, NCR closure, deviation approvals, and preventive actions.

● Ensure suppliers adhere to quality plans, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), traceability norms, OHS compliance, and statutory requirements.

● Periodic audits for capability, process adherence, and continual improvement.

3. Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering. MBA or relevant postgraduate qualifications would be an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum 10 years of experience in vendor sourcing & development, supply chain management, preferably in the heavy machinery manufacturing / construction equipment industry.

Certifications/Licenses:

Proficiency in advance Excel and ERP systems

4. Working Conditions : Mon to Fri (0900 to 1730), Sat (0900 to 1300) at Pune HO

5. CTC - 13 LPA