Key Objectives
The Associate Procurement Engineer will play a key role in developing and localizing the supply chain for critical components in India.
The role focuses on identifying, qualifying, and developing capable manufacturing partners for critical components while supporting strategic procurement initiatives to achieve cost competitiveness, quality excellence, and supply chain resilience.
The incumbent will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Global Procurement teams to establish a reliable domestic vendor ecosystem.
Major Deliverables
Supplier Development & Localization
Identify, evaluate, and develop Indian suppliers for Machined & Nickel Coating Parts, Gaskets & Precision Hardware.
Conduct supplier capability assessments, technical audits, and manufacturing readiness evaluations.
Develop alternate sources to minimize single-source dependency.
Strategic Procurement Support
Support the Lead Strategic Procurement in developing sourcing strategies for stack components.
Prepare RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons, and supplier evaluation reports.
Participate in supplier negotiations related to cost, delivery, quality, and commercial terms.
Track procurement KPIs include cost reduction, localization percentage, supplier performance, and delivery adherence.
Technical Coordination
Coordinate with Design and Manufacturing teams for manufacturability improvements.
Support supplier process qualification and prototype development.
Ensure suppliers understand engineering drawings, specifications, plating standards, and quality requirements.
Project Execution
Track supplier development timelines aligned with project schedules.
Expedite prototype and production orders.
Resolve supply chain bottlenecks through cross-functional coordination.
Cost Optimization
Identify cost r
📌 Strategic Procurement Engineer (Pune)
🏢 Thermax
📍 Pune
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