Assistant Manager - Vendor Development

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Manager - Vendor Development to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end process of vendor evaluation and onboarding, with a focus on sourcing for defense requirements. You will manage new parts costing, engage in techno-commercial discussions with suppliers, and handle a variety of commodities to ensure a robust and reliable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Sourcing & Evaluation : Conduct source evaluation as per procedure to identify potential vendors. You will be responsible for the formal onboarding of new suppliers, particularly for defense requirements .
• Costing & Negotiation : Handle the costing of new parts and perform cost estimations. You will lead techno-commercial discussions with suppliers to negotiate prices and terms.
• Commodity Management : Manage sourcing for a diverse range of commodities, including forging, casting, machining, sheet metal, and plastic .

Qualifications

Skills

Skills Required

Vendor Development, Sourcing Management, Costing Budgeting, Negotiation Skills, commodity management , commercial operation