Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced
Strategic Procurement Specialist
who will drive localization initiatives for local and global supplies by evaluating and developing the Indian supplier base. This role focuses on scouting potential suppliers, conducting costing evaluations and should-costing analyses, and aligning with global commodity managers to ensure cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions that meet international medical standards. The goal is to reduce dependency on imports, optimize costs, and support global supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities:- Supplier Scouting and Qualification:
- Identify and scout Indian suppliers in the medical sector (e.g., Sheet Metal, Machined Parts, Electromechanical Assemblies, Castings, Plastic Parts, Cable Assemblies, Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS), HMI Applications, etc.) through market research, industry databases, trade shows, and networks.
- Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and risk evaluations to ensure compliance with global quality, regulatory, and sustainability standards.




- Build a robust database of qualified local suppliers categorized by commodities.
- Costing Evaluation and Should-Costing:
- Understanding of manufacturing processes to enable evaluate supplier cost sheets with open book policy
- Perform detailed costing analysis of supplier quotes, including material, labor, overheads, and profit margins.
- Develop should-cost models using costing tools or Excel-based breakdowns to benchmark fair pricing and identify savings opportunities.
- Negotiate with suppliers to align actual costs with should-cost targets
- Alignment with Global Teams:
- Collaborate with global commodity managers to align localization strategies with international specifications, volumes, and timelines.
- Prepare and present business cases, including TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) analyses, for transitioning to Indian suppliers.
- Facilitate cross-functional reviews involving R

📌 Procurement Engineering Professional (Bengaluru)
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