Position Summary

Identify and develop supplier base for existing and plan for recent products for local & overseas divisional requirement. Provide guidance to the SCM/quality team in MSDI.

Shape the strategy for Sourcing and analytics of key commodities across all value streams/products in a cost-effective way that enhance product value to support divisions AIP objectives.

Responsibilities

Supplier Sourcing & Selection

• Conduct market and vendor research to identify potential suppliers across required commodities (casting, machining, sub‑assembly, C‑class).
• Compare and evaluate supplier proposals using total cost of ownership criteria (price, lead time, quality, capacity, risk).
• Lead supplier selection and onboarding, ensuring alignment with product specifications and commercial objectives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, Incoterms, and other commercial conditions to secure competitive, sustainable agreements.

Supplier Development & Quality Assurance





• Establish and validate manufacturing processes at supplier locations to meet product quality and specification requirements.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and drive corrective actions to raise quality to expected standards.
• Own PPAP and supplier acceptance activities and remain accountable for new‑part stabilization through PPAP + 3 months.
• Collaborate with suppliers to implement process controls (machining, tooling, heat treatment, grinding, lapping, casting) and continuous improvement initiatives.

Category & Commodity Strategy

• Define and execute commodity strategies for key categories in alignment with market trends and divisional AIP/growth objectives.
• Segment suppliers (strategic / preferred / transactional) and deploy appropriate governance, risk‑mitigation and supplier development approaches.
• Implement long‑term sourcing roadmaps including supplier consolidation, localization and strategic partnerships.

Cost Optimisation & Value Engineering (VAVE)

• Lead value engineering (

📌 Sourcing Manager (Pune)
🏢 PARKER HANNIFIN
📍 Pune