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 recent 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:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,
2. 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Skills:

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

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