JOB DESCRIPTION - VENDOR DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE / ENGINEER

Designation: Vendor Development Executive / Engineer
Department: Purchase / Supply Chain / Vendor Development
Experience: 2 to 8 Years
Job Level: Middle Level

Job Summary

Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new vendors and suppliers based on the company’s material and production requirements.
- Search for alternate sources to reduce dependency on single vendors and ensure uninterrupted material supply.
- Evaluate vendors based on their technical capability, production capacity, quality standards, pricing and delivery performance.
- Conduct vendor visits, audits and capability assessments before finalizing new suppliers.
- Coordinate with internal departments to understand technical specifications and sourcing requirements.
- Obtain quotations from vendors and compare prices, quality, lead time and commercial terms.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
- Support cost reduction initiatives through value engineering,



alternate vendor development and price negotiations.
- Coordinate for sample development, trial orders, inspection and approval of recent vendors.
- Work closely with the Quality team to resolve vendor-related quality issues and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor vendor performance regularly with respect to quality, cost, delivery and responsiveness.
- Prepare and maintain vendor performance reports and supplier evaluation records.
- Follow up with vendors to ensure timely dispatch and delivery of materials as per production schedules.
- Resolve issues related to delayed deliveries, material shortages, rejections and supply disruptions.
- Develop long-term and professional relationships with key vendors and suppliers.
- Ensure vendors comply with company quality standards, technical specifications and documentation requirements.
- Coordinate with the Purchase and Accounts teams regarding purchase orders, invoices a

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