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.