Position Summary:

The Senior Sourcing Engineer will lead strategic sourcing initiatives for Shukra MedTech's medical device portfolio by identifying, evaluating, and developing reliable suppliers for mechanical, electronic, plastic, packaging, and critical medical device components. The role will optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance while ensuring compliance with global medical device regulations. You will collaborate closely with R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to support new product development, production continuity, and business growth.

Qualifications & ExperienceEducation (Must Have):

- Bachelor of Engineering / Bachelor of Technology (Mechanical, Electronics, Industrial, Production or equivalent) – Mandatory
- MBA in Supply Chain / Operations (Preferred)

Experience (Must Have):

- 8–12+ years of sourcing and procurement experience in the Medical Device industry
- Experience sourcing precision machined, injection molded, electronic, and medical-grade components
- Strong experience in supplier development and vendor management
- Knowledge of global sourcing and supplier qualification
- Experience working with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
- Medical Device experience is mandatory

Key Responsibilities:

- Strategic Sourcing – Develop sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, cost targets, and supply continuity.
- Supplier Identification & Development – Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
- Supplier Relationship Management – Build long-term strategic partnerships while continuously improving supplier performance.
- Cost Optimization – Lead cost reduction initiatives through negotiations, value engineering, alternate sourcing, and localization.
- Supplier Quality & Compliance – Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 13485, GMP, FDA, MDR, and internal quality standards.
- Recent Product Development Support – Partner with R&D; during supplier selection, prototyping, and commercialization.




- Contract & Commercial Negotiation – Negotiate pricing, payment terms, contracts, delivery schedules, and service agreements.
- Risk Management – Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies including dual sourcing and business continuity plans.
- Inventory & Supply Planning – Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
- Cross-functional Collaboration – Work closely with Engineering, QA, Regulatory, Production, Finance, and Logistics teams.

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Supplier Development & Qualification
- Vendor Negotiation
- Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
- Supply Chain Management
- Contract Management
- Medical Device Component Sourcing
- Regulatory & Quality Compliance
- Supplier Performance Management
- ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
- Data Analysis & Cost Modelling
- Excellent Communication & Stakeholder Management

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Annual procurement cost savings
- Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
- Supplier Quality Performance (PPM)
- Vendor qualification turnaround time
- Material availability for production
- Supplier lead time reduction
- Inventory optimization
- Successful NPI sourcing support
- Supplier audit compliance
- Procurement process efficiency

Preferred Experience:

- Experience in Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Surgical Products, or Healthcare Manufacturing
- Experience with global supplier development across Asia, Europe, and North America
- Knowledge of machining, injection molding, electronics, PCBAs, cable assemblies, and sterile packaging
- Experience with supplier audits and quality systems
- Understanding of ISO 13485, FDA QSR, MDR, and GMP requirements
- Exposure to localization and supplier capacity expansion projects

Core Competencies:

- Strategic Thinking
- Analytical & Commercial Acumen
- Negotiation Skills
- Problem Solving
- Decision Making
- Collaboration & Teamwork
- Supplier Relationship Building
- Ownership & Accountability
- Integrity & Ethical Procurement
- Adaptability & Continuous Improvement
- Customer Focus
- Results Orientation

📌 Senior Sourcing Engineer (Maharashtra)
🏢 SHUKRA PHARMACEUTICALS
📍 Maharashtra