Global Sourcing Manager – Advanced Metals & Materials

Location: Jaipur, India
CTC: ₹12–25 LPA
Experience: 6–15 Years
ESOPS, EQUITY for high-performing candidates.

About AKD Advanced Materials

AKD Advanced Materials is building a globally connected platform for the sourcing, trading and supply of advanced metals, speciality alloys and critical materials for industries including aerospace, defence, energy, automotive and advanced manufacturing.
We are looking for a highly resourceful Global Sourcing Manager to help build our Phase 1 trading and sourcing ecosystem from the ground up.

Role Overview
This is not a conventional procurement or logistics role. The candidate will work closely with the Founder and leadership team to identify products, build global supplier networks, understand material specifications and establish solid sourcing capabilities for AKD.

Key Responsibilities
Identify, evaluate and develop suppliers across India, China, Europe, USA and other global markets.
Build relationships with manufacturers, mills, processors, stockists,



distributors and trading companies.
Source advanced metals and materials including:
Titanium and titanium alloys
Nickel and nickel-based alloys
Aluminium alloys
Stainless and specialty steels
Copper alloys
Superalloys and other high-performance materials

Help identify and evaluate new product categories for AKD's Phase 1 trading business.
Understand material grades, specifications, standards and applications.
Lead RFQs and negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs and delivery schedules.
Develop multiple sourcing options and alternate suppliers.
Analyse global pricing, supply-demand trends and sourcing opportunities.
Support landed-cost calculations, imports, Incoterms and international logistics.
Build AKD's supplier database, sourcing processes and product intelligence systems.

Required Profile
5–10 years of experience in global sourcing, international procurement, metals trading or industrial materials.
Strong exposure

📌 Global Sourcing Manager – Advanced Metals (Jaipur)
🏢 AKD Advanced Materials
📍 Jaipur