Sourcing Execution-Leader

Role Summary:

We are seeking an accomplished sourcing execution leader to lead long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize supply chain. This role is pivotal in driving deflation/PPV, operational efficiency, reducing complexity, and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate must have a strong background in commodity sourcing (Machining/Fabrication/Casting/Engineering Systems & Forging), supplier capability development & risk mitigation, with a proven track record of driving supplier development, simplification of supply chain, total cost of value chain and supply base rationalization and localization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Commodity Management & Strategic Sourcing Execution: (Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems & Forging) management

• Executing sourcing strategies for Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems, and Forging components.
• Achieve annual cost deflation targets through negotiations, value engineering, and alternate sourcing.
• Collaborate with engineering and suppliers for timely development of new parts.
• Ensure localization initiatives to reduce dependency on imports and optimize lead times.
• Assess and improve supplier capacity to meet current and future demand.
• Implement capacity-building programs and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
• Conduct regular supplier audits covering quality, delivery, and compliance.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.
• Ensure risk mitigation by developing alternate sources for critical components.
• Track and report KPIs such as cost deflation, part development timelines, supplier capacity utilization, and supplier performance metrics.
• Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with Central Sourcing team to escalate & resolve the issues related to preferred suppliers.
• Build and manage a regional supplier base to enhance localization, reduce lead times, and improve logistics responsiveness. Key topics will include rubber localisation, existing C class purchase from global inter-company entities.
• Lead supplier capability assessments including capacity, quality systems, and risk profiles.
• Responsible and accountable for signing long term frame agreement with supplier
• Responsible and accountable for simplifying supplier landscape through supplier reduction, consolidation, signing long term frame agreement with supplier
• Responsible for supplier QBR ( quarterly business review) calendar and action closures
• Lead transformation of supplier capabilities – reduce subcontracting activities
• Responsible for make-buy decision

2. Long-Term Strategic Initiatives:

• Drive supplier consolidation to streamline operations and reduce supply chain complexity.
• Lead initiatives to reduce Supplier Lead Time (LT) and Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs), improving agility and inventory management.
• Implement Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) programs to optimize stock levels and enhance service levels.
• Responsible and accountable for supplier capacity assessments to ensure capability alignment with long-term volume requirements.

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Serve as the primary interface with Central Purchasing and Supplier Quality teams to align on OTD, quality, and performance improvement plans.
• Support internal stakeholders across Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Finance through transparent communication and results-driven execution.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 15–22 years of experience in sourcing and end-to-end supply chain management.
• Proven track record in sourcing, localization, and supplier development programs.
• Expertise in supplier negotiation, capacity planning, inventory optimization, VMI, and risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and strong data analytics skills.
• Experience working in a matrix organization with US or European companies
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Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align sourcing strategies with long-term business objectives.
• Influencing & Negotiation: Strong capability to manage supplier relationships and drive favorable outcomes.
• Change Leadership: Lead transformation initiatives and manage resistance effectively.
• Collaboration: Foster cross-functional teamwork and global alignment.
• Decision Making: Make data-driven decisions under uncertainty and pressure.

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