Job Title: Assistant Manager - Mechanical Sourcing

Company: Cyient DLM

Location: Bangalore

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced mechanical sourcing engineer with 8 to 12 years of experience, preferably in the aerospace/defense sector. The candidate will handle sourcing of sheet metal, machining, casting, and stamping parts; manage vendor development and part-approval processes; and ensure timely supply of components to meet production demands while optimizing cost, quality, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities

- Source and procure mechanical parts/components, including sheet metal, machined, cast, and stamped parts for aerospace/defense products.

- Identify, evaluate, and qualify vendors; drive vendor development and approval processes for new parts.

- Negotiate with suppliers to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets in line with customer requirements and company budgets.

- Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, quality, production, and supply chain) and customers during part design, development, and approval stages.

- Ensure compliance with relevant aerospace/defense industry standards (e.g., ISO/AS standards) and documentation requirements.

- Implement cost-reduction strategies and continuous improvement initiatives for sourcing and procurement.

- Manage the purchasing process end-to-end: RFQs, supplier evaluation, POs, follow-ups, quality checks, delivery tracking, and ensuring parts availability for production.

- Monitor supplier performance (quality, delivery, reliability), address any deviations, and ensure corrective actions as needed.





- Maintain accurate procurement records and a supplier database, and generate procurement/cost/vendor performance reports.

Candidate Profile / Requirements

- Diploma or B.E. in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

- 0812 years of relevant experience in mechanical sourcing/procurement, especially in the aerospace or defense industry.

- Proven experience sourcing sheet metal, machined, cast, and stamped parts.

- Solid vendor development experience and familiarity with part-development processes.

- Solid understanding of aerospace/defence industry requirements, standards, and compliance (e.g., ISO/AS standards).

- Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to drive suppliers to meet cost and delivery targets.

- Strong communication skills—capable of interacting with suppliers, internal teams, and customers during development and approval phases.

- Sound understanding of purchasing processes, supply chain workflows, and ERP or procurement systems.

- Analytical mindset and experience in cost-reduction initiatives.

- Ability to follow up and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and quality of parts for production.

- Preferred/Additional Skills (if applicable)

- Prior exposure to aerospace/defense product sourcing or a manufacturing environment.

- Experience working with quality management systems and relevant standards.

- Familiarity with supplier audits, vendor qualification, and compliance documentation.

- Strong project coordination skills—ability to liaise between engineering, quality, supply chain, and vendor teams.

Interested candidates may reach out to [email protected]

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