Role & responsibilities

- Develop and execute category strategies for Chassis parts like Fuel Tank (Plastic, Sheet Metal), Fine Blanking,

Forgings, Brake System, Suspension, Mounts & Bushes,

Subframe, RTB, Exhaust & After-treatment systems Drive

VA/VE, localization, best-cost-country sourcing, and supplier consolidation

- Lead RFQs, negotiations, and contracting for Chassis parts

& assemblies
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers (India &

Globally)

- Lead supplier capability building (quality, cost, delivery, ESG compliance)
- Drive dual sourcing & alternate supplier strategies to mitigate risk
- Support recent product introduction (NPI) and part development with suppliers
- Partner with R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality & Finance for new programs
- Support make-or-buy decisions,



BoM cost optimization &

design-to-cost
- Implement procurement governance, compliance, and digital tools while proactively managing supply risks and continuity crisis

Preferred candidate profile

- 10+yrs of experience in procurement, sourcing or SCM
- Strong knowledge of sourcing of chassis commodities,

manufacturing processes, and tooling cost structures
- Advanced negotiations, RFQ strategy, contract

management
- Cost modelling, should-costing, VA/VE, YoY etc
- BE / BTech (Mechanical / Industrial) + MBA (Preferred)
- Experience in Mergers and Acquisitions is required

📌 Sourcing Manager - Direct Materials - Chassis (Pune)
🏢 Samvardhana Motherson Innovative Solutions
📍 Pune