Sourcing Manager

AKWEL is an international and independent automotive components manufacturer operating in two main areas of activity : fluids management and mechanisms. As a Tier 1 supplier, with an industrial presence in 20 countries covering 5 continents, and 34 manufacturing sites, the group has more than 8,000 employees.

We are looking for : BUYER

Main responsibilities and duties :

• For a dedicated Region, Material Group or Countries for indirect, based on guidance given by his / her Senior Buyer or Director or recommendation from Commodity Lead Buyer (CLB), the Buyer is fully responsible for managing his / her suppliers base from Start of Production until business end of life.
• The Buyer is responsible about the Operational Performance KPIs achievement, and supplier action plan follow up in case of deviation.
• The Buyer is in close contact with the CLB to ensure the Purchasing Strategy execution and Performance review.
• The Buyer is responsible about the Productivity Plan definition and execution with suppliers, in relation with product line teams and operations.
• The buyer is involved in the Budget definition, but responsible for the execution and reporting on his commodity
• He is the first contact in case of escalation.

Requirements :

Qualifications & Experience

Professional abilities

Technical knowledge

Localization : Pune, India

Contract type : Permanent

Department : Purchasing

Starting date : 5th January 2026

Salary : Negotiable.

If you are interested in this role and believe that you meet the requirements, please forward your CV and cover letter at : anupam.chaturvedi@as.akwel-automotive.com before 1st December, 2025. Please note that incomplete application will not be taken into account.