Education: BE/Diploma in Mechanical/ Production/ Industrial/ Electrical Engineering etc.

EXPERIENCE: 8 to 16 years in supply chain, vendor development (e.g., automotive, capital goods, industrial components). Desired experience in development of Casting/Forging/ Fabrication parts/ Electrical/ Automation/ Proprietary items, machining items etc.

Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading engineering drawings, GD&T;, and core quality tools (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma). Valuable at spoken English.

Software: Hands-on experience with AutoCAD, ERP systems (MS Dynamics preferred) and robust techno-commercial evaluation skills.

Preferred Industry Experience: Experience in Concrete/ Earthmoving/ Capital Goods / Automotive industry is preferable.

Core Role & Objectives:
Identify and onboard current strategic suppliers to optimize the approved vendor list and reduce single-source dependencies.
Verify effectiveness of desired process at source. Track supplier KPIs (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Development) and implement corrective actions (CAPA) for defects.




Lead VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives, conduct should-cost analysis and negotiate pricing to achieve annual cost-saving targets. Complete knowledge of various manufacturing processes, zero based costing, warranty management etc.
Ensure suppliers strictly adhere to engineering drawings, GD&T; specifications, and recommended manufacturing standards.
Ensure development of tooling/ fixtures/ gauges etc. to maintain the consistency in quality of products.
Initiate, coordinate and complete the desired product certifications from certifying agency.
Initiate the new product development and complete within the stipulated time.

Key Responsibilities:
Vendor Capacity/ Capability audit. Conduct process capability studies, evaluate manufacturing environments, and perform quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001, IATF 16949).
Work closely with the Manufacturing Engg/ R&D;/Design team on Design for Manufacturing (DFM) inputs, too

📌 Vender Development Manager Vadodara
🏢 KYB Conmat
📍 Vadodara