Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect

We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager - Indirect to lead the procurement and supplier development for critical mechanical components. This role involves developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring cost-effectiveness and supply chain resilience for parts like suspension and braking systems.

Role & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for proprietary mechanical parts in line with business and product requirements.
• Conduct supplier scouting, evaluation, and development for critical components such as suspension, transmission, brakes, clutches, axles, and related aggregates.
• Lead cost benchmarking, VA / VE initiatives, should-cost analysis, and TCO optimization to achieve cost savings and value creation.
• Drive RFQ / RFP processes, technical / commercial negotiations, contract finalization, and supplier onboarding.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Program Management teams during new product development (NPD) to ensure supplier readiness.
• Monitor supplier performance on QCDDM parameters (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development, Management).
• Ensure risk management and dual sourcing strategies to mitigate supply disruptions.
• Work on localization and indigenization initiatives to reduce import dependency.
• Stay updated on market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and regulatory changes impacting automotive components.
• Drive sustainability and ESG compliance in the supplier base.

Skills Required

Skills Required

Manufacturing, Stakeholder Management, cost engineering