What You’ll Do

We are seeking a experienced sourcing specialist for key industrial commodities including mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics commodities (Sheetmetal fabrication, Machining, Forging, Casting, Transformers, Panels, electronics). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven leadership in managing teams, driving supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing:

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification processes.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to align sourcing with technical requirements.
• Support new product development and localization initiatives.

Supplier & Process Management





• Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,
• 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Skills

• Proven expertise in sourcing: sheet metal.
• Robust negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

📌 Senior Engineer-Sourcing 1 (Puducherry)
🏢 Eaton
📍 Puducherry