Key Responsibilities

- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers based on technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

- Manage the complete vendor development process from supplier identification through qualification and regular performance monitoring.

- Coordinate with suppliers for new product development, sample submission, trials, and PPAP/APQP activities.

- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Purchase, Production, and SCM teams for supplier-related activities.

- Conduct supplier audits and capability assessments.

- Drive supplier improvement initiatives related to Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Capacity.

- Support cost reduction, localization, VA/VE, and alternate source development initiatives.

- Resolve supplier quality and delivery issues through structured problem-solving and corrective actions.

- Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs and drive continuous improvement.

- Ensure timely availability of materials/components for new projects and production requirements.

- Maintain supplier documentation, development status, audit reports, and performance records.

- Lead and guide junior team members in vendor development activities.

Required Skills &

- Qualifications





- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering or a related discipline.

- 1015 years of relevant experience in Vendor Development, Supplier Development, Procurement, or Sourcing.

- Experience in manufacturing/automotive/engineering components will be preferred.

- Positive knowledge of supplier qualification, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D/problem-solving tools.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, sheet metal, forging, casting, fabrication, plastics, or similar processes.

- Strong negotiation, communication, analytical, and vendor-management skills.

- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical specifications.

- Willingness to travel to supplier locations as required.

Key Competencies

- Vendor / Supplier Development

- Supplier Quality &
- Capability Assessment

- Cost Reduction &

- Localization

- New Product Development

- Supplier Audit &

- Performance Management

- Problem Solving &

- Root Cause Analysis

- Cross-functional Team Management

- Negotiation &

- Communication

📌 Sr Engineer/ Team lead - Vendor Development (Pune)
🏢 Alphaplan Nextgen Autorobotics
📍 Pune