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Job Description
The Sourcing Engineer sources and procures direct materials, components, and manufacturing services to support new product development requirements. You will focus on supplier development, cost optimization, localization, supplier performance, and ensuring material availability while maintaining quality, delivery, and compliance with company standards.
As a Sourcing Engineer, you will be part of the Procurement team, reporting to the Sourcing Manager and follow a onsite working schedule in India Kancheepuram.
Your Responsibilities:
- Source and procure direct materials, components, and manufacturing services.
- Evaluate suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, and technical capability.
- Prepare RFQs, evaluate quotations, and negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms.
- Support new product development (NPD), supplier selection, tooling, and PPAP activities.
- Promote supplier localization and cost reduction programmes.
- Monitor supplier performance and resolve quality and delivery issues.
- Support global sourcing activities and ensure material availability.
- Maintain procurement records and ERP/SAP data while ensuring compliance with company policies.
The Essentials – You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 6–8 years of experience in procurement, or supplier development within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on Expertise in supplier sourcing, RFQ management, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, PPAP, and APQP.
- Proficiency in ERP/SAP.
The Preferred – You Might Also Have:
- Expertise in sourcing sheet metal, fabricated, machined, electrical, and plastic components.
- Exposure to global sourcing and international supplier management.
- Knowledge of localization, value engineering, supplier audits, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier performance management.
- Negotiation and communication.
- Collaboration and partner management.
- Goal-oriented towards cost, and delivery.
- Continuous improvement mindset and accountability.
- Commitment to ethical sourcing and supplier development.
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
... and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
- 6-8 years of experience in procurement or supplier development within a manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on expertise in supplier sourcing, RFQ management, cost analysis, and commercial negotiations.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, PPAP, and APQP.
- Proficiency in ERP/SAP.
- Willingness/ability to work onsite in Kancheepuram, India.
- Experience sourcing sheet metal, fabricated, machined, electrical, and plastic components.
- Exposure to global sourcing and international supplier management.
- Knowledge of localization, value engineering, supplier audits, and Lean Manufacturing.
- Familiarity with digital procurement tools and supplier performance management.
- Strong negotiation, communication, collaboration, and continuous improvement mindset.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, mental‑health support, disability and life insurance, and wellness resources. Multiple plan choices and supportive programs contribute to the package feeling well‑rounded.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k)/Retirement Savings Plan with employer matching that is positioned as a meaningful part of total compensation. These offerings reinforce longer‑term financial security as a core strength.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave was expanded and a paid caregiver leave was added, indicating clear support for family needs. These policies are complemented by flexibility signals and dedicated paid volunteer time.
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