Job Description
Role Summary:
We are seeking an accomplished sourcing execution leader to lead long-term sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidation, and localization programs to optimize supply chain. This role is pivotal in driving deflation/PPV, operational efficiency, reducing complexity, and ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate must have a solid background in commodity sourcing (Machining/Fabrication/Casting/Engineering Systems & Forging), supplier capability development & risk mitigation, with a proven track record of driving supplier development, simplification of supply chain, total cost of value chain and supply base rationalization and localization.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Commodity Management & Strategic Sourcing Execution: (Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems & Forging) management
Executing sourcing strategies for Casting, Machining, Fabrication, Engineering Systems, and Forging components.
Achieve annual cost deflation targets through negotiations, value engineering, and alternate sourcing.
Collaborate with engineering and suppliers for timely development of new parts.
Ensure localization initiatives to reduce dependency on imports and optimize lead times.
Assess and improve supplier capacity to meet current and future demand.
Implement capacity-building programs and monitor progress against agreed timelines.
Conduct regular supplier audits covering quality, delivery, and compliance.
Maintain supplier scorecards and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply chain.
Ensure risk mitigation by developing alternate sources for critical components.
Track and report KPIs such as cost deflation, part development timelines, supplier capacity utilization, and supplier performance metrics.
Use data-driven insights to support decision-making and strategic planning.
Collaborate with Central Sourcing team to escalate & resolve the issues re
📌 Sourcing Execution-Leader (Hosur)
🏢 Wabtec
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