Job Summary

Vendor Development Executive will be responsible for supporting procurement activities to ensure timely and cost-effective sourcing of materials required for manufacturing operations. The role involves supplier identification, vendor coordination, component costing, drawing review, process planning discussions with suppliers, inventory optimization, sample evaluation, and commercial negotiations. The incumbent will work closely with Production, Engineering, Quality, Stores, and Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted material availability while maintaining quality and cost targets.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing
- Source materials, components, and services as per production and project requirements.
- Maintain and develop a database of suppliers for various commodities including electrical, electronic, fabricated, machined, sheet metal, casting, forging, and bought-out components.
- Float RFQs, obtain quotations, and prepare comparative statements.
- Coordinate with suppliers for timely material delivery and issue resolution.




- Develop alternate vendors to mitigate supply risks.

Vendor Development & Management
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers based on quality, delivery, cost, and technical capability.
- Conduct supplier visits and coordinate vendor audits.
- Monitor supplier performance and recommend improvement actions.
- Maintain robust working relationships with existing suppliers.

Technical Coordination
- Read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding manufacturing feasibility, process planning, and technical requirements.
- Work with Design, Production, and Quality teams for supplier development activities.
- Support localization and value engineering initiatives.

Costing & Commercial Activities
- Analyze costing of electronic, electrical, mechanical, fabricated, and machined parts.
- Understand material cost drivers and identify cost reduction opportuniti

📌 Vendor Development (Coimbatore)
🏢 Suzlon Group
📍 Coimbatore