Key Performance Area:

- Lead sourcing strategy for all fitting requirements across NPD programs.
- Source hose fittings including ferrules, stems, and end fittings.
- Source hydraulic and pneumatic fittings including BSP, NPT, JIC, SAE, and metric fittings.
- Source push-to-connect and quick-connect fittings.
- Source adapters, unions, reducers, elbows, and tees.
- Source bite-type and compression fittings.
- Source custom and special-purpose fittings as per engineering drawings and specifications.
- Identify and develop current fitting suppliers.
- Evaluate suppliers based on machining, forging, and casting capabilities.
- Evaluate supplier capability for brass, stainless steel, carbon steel, and aluminium components.
- Assess supplier capability to meet dimensional tolerances and pressure-rating requirements.
- Assess supplier quality systems and relevant certifications.
- Prepare and issue RFQs with complete technical requirements.
- Ensure RFQs include drawings, material specifications, pressure ratings, tolerances, and surface-finish requirements.
- Conduct technical evaluation of supplier quotations.




- Conduct commercial comparison and bid evaluation.
- Recommend suitable suppliers based on quality, cost, capability, lead time, and supply reliability.
- Negotiate component pricing and commercial terms.
- Negotiate tooling and development costs.
- Negotiate lead times, MOQ, and payment terms.
- Coordinate supplier development activities for new fittings.
- Support sample development, prototype sourcing, and NPD trials.
- Ensure timely availability of fittings as per NPD project schedules.
- Develop dual and alternate sources for critical fitting families.
- Reduce sourcing risk and improve supply continuity.
- Drive cost optimization and value-engineering opportunities.
- Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and responsiveness.
- Maintain approved supplier and sourcing status for NPD fitting requirements.

Job Features

Job Category

Full Time

Location

Kelambakkam, Chennai

Experience

10+ years

Education

Any Graduate / Engineering Graduate preferred

Date of Advt

24.09.2026

📌 Asst. Manager – NPD (New Product Development) Purchase (Kelambakkam)
🏢 Polyhose
📍 Kelambakkam