Supplier Development Engineer

Job Position

Technical Buyer-Global Sourcing

Band (M1 to M5)

M1-C/M2-A

BU / Function

Operations

Level (1 to 6)

Reporting to

Sourcing Lead

Location

India

Jobs Reporting into

NA

Purpose

The role holder is individual contributor responsible for driving and executing Sourcing and Cost Reduction strategies to optimize supply chain operations and achieve cost efficiencies. This role involves managing supplier relationships, sourcing activities, and ensuring that sourcing practices align with organizational goals and industry best practices. The role holder contributes to strategic sourcing initiatives, enhances supplier performance, and supports global procurement processes, thereby ensuring the company's competitive edge and operational excellence in a dynamic market environment.

Key Stakeholders

List

Key Expectations of Stakeholders

Internal

Planning and Logistics Team

Demand forecasting, Inventory management inputs, Delivery updates

PMO Team

Supplier identification for product development as per global requirements

Operations Team

Synchronization of supply chain processes with production schedules to meet quality and customer expectations

Finance Team

Cost management and accurate financial reporting for procurement and logistics.

External

Suppliers/Vendors

On-time delivery of components, adherence to service-level agreements (SLAs), and supplier risk mitigation.

Logistics Partners

Efficient, cost-effective transportation and distribution of products.

Service Providers

Reliable and high-quality support for logistics and distribution operations.

Regulatory Authorities

Full compliance with import/export regulations and industry standards.

Key Expectations of Stakeholders

Result Outcomes to achieve expectations

Process Improvement

Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, identifying and implementing best practices and process enhancements to increase sourcing efficiency and effectiveness

Strategy Development

Develop and implement comprehensive Sourcing strategies on Supplier development and Cost management initiatives that are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives and operational needs

Supplier empanelment

New supplier induction and development to expand the supplier base and ensure a robust supply chain.

Supplier Selection and Qualification

Provide inputs for supplier selection and qualification processes, evaluating potential suppliers based on capabilities, quality, cost, and reliability

Cross-functional Collaboration

Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align sourcing activities with operational requirements and project goals

Compliance and Quality Assurance

Adhere to sourcing policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and industry regulations

Budgeting

Support in Zero Base Costing (ZBC) of parts for cost reduction and process optimization.

Documentation Management

Manage and maintain sourcing documentation, including supplier contracts, agreements, and performance reports

Result Outcomes to achieve expectations

Enabling outcomes to achieve results outcomes

Operational Enhancement

Identifying and implementing best practices and process enhancements to increase sourcing efficiency and effectiveness

Market Research

Utilizing market intelligence to inform sourcing decisions and strategies based on market trends, supply chain dynamics, and commodity pricing

Interdepartmental Coordination

Facilitating communication and collaboration with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to address any sourcing challenges

Regulatory Adherence & Quality Control

Conducting audits and reviews to assess adherence to sourcing practices and identify areas for improvement

Supplier Performance Assessment

Analysing key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to assess supplier effectiveness and implementing corrective actions as needed

Budgeting

Adhere to the Zero Base Costing (ZBC) process of parts for cost reduction and process optimization.

Criticality: V - Vital, E - Essential, D – Desirable

Competency levels: 1 - Beginner, 2 - Intermediate, 3 - Expert

Functional Competencies

Criticality

Competency Level

Materials Management Principles

V

3

Supplier Management

V

3

Strategic sourcing

E

2