Roles & Responsibilities:

- Source heavy fabrication Components and assemblies, precision machine components, and sheet metal parts.
- Develop and manage suppliers for structural fabrication, heavy machining, industrial material handling & logistics equipment, and steel industry packaging systems.
- Identify cost-effective sourcing strategies aligned with project timelines.
- Conduct supplier capability assessment, audits, and qualification.

Profile:

Cost Estimation& Techno-Commercial Evaluation:

- Prepare detailed cost estimation based on drawings, BOM, and specifications.
- Estimate manufacturing cost including raw materials, machining operations,

fabrication & welding processes, surface treatment, assembly, and logistics.

- Perform should-cost analysis and benchmarking.
- Analyze RFQs and prepare competitive quotations.
- Support project costing activities.

Vendor Development & Management:

- Develop fabrication and machining vendors for heavy engineering equipment.
- Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and commercial terms.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for quality, cost, and delivery.
- Establish long-term supplier partnerships.

Technical Coordination

- Work closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality Assurance, and Project teams.
- Interpret engineering drawings, fabrication tolerances, and machining requirements.




- Resolve technical and commercial issues with vendors.

Industry Application

- In-plant logistics and material handling systems.
- Steel coil/plate handling equipment.
- Industrial packaging equipment for steel products.

Cost Optimization & Process Improvement

- Implement value engineering and cost reduction initiatives.
- Improve sourcing efficiency and supplier performance.
- Monitor market trends for steel, fabrication, and machining costs.

Required Qualifications

- Diploma / BE / B. Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
- Solid experience in heavy fabrication and machining sourcing.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and fabrication layouts.

Experience

- 6- 8 years in sourcing and Vendor development within heavy engineering,

steel plant equipment manufacturing, material handling systems,
and sheet metal & fabrication industries.

Key Skills

- Strategic sourcing
- Vendor development
- Cost estimation & budgeting
- Heavy fabrication procurement
- Machining process knowledge
- Sheet metal manufacturing
- Negotiation & contract management
- Supply chain optimization
- Techno-commercial analysis

Preferred Industry Exposure

- Steel plants & steel processing equipment
- In-plant logistics equipment manufacturing
- Industrial packaging equipment for steel industry
- Heavy engineering EPC projects

📌 Senior Executive - Sourcing & Vendor Development (India)
🏢 Signode
📍 India