Closing on: Dec 31, 2026

Job Id: SE_C_2026

Designation: Senior Engineer

Department: Sourcing

Function: Sourcing (COTS)

Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Location: Bangalore

Posted on: 28-09-2026

Qualification: BE / B.Tech in Electrical or Electronics Engineering (Diploma with 8–10 years’ relevant experience also considered)

Experience: Minimum 5 years in COTS sourcing, preferably electronic and electromechanical components

Core Training: Supplier NDA execution, pre-assessment & registration, supplier assessment and audit process

Preferred Exposure: Aerospace manufacturing industry; strong familiarity with the supplier base and the most competitive suppliers in the market

Key Competencies

Technical & Commercial:

• Vendor identification, selection and development
• Sourcing strategy and competitive quote generation
• Product quotation and costing process
• Component obsolescence and counterfeit-parts management
• Regulatory compliance: RoHS, REACH, Conflict Minerals
• Quality systems: ISO 9001, AS9100, AS9120
• MS Office (Word,



Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Behavioural & Coordination

• Self-motivated, curious, result- and task-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple projects with aggressive timelines
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Team collaboration
• Supplier relationship management

Key Responsibilities

• Source and obtain competitive quotes for all types of COTS parts within aggressive timelines.
• Review customer specifications and prepare the bill of materials (BOM) and product requirements for current products.
• Send and review supplier quotes for new projects to ensure on-time completion of product costing.
• Review BOM and costing, and negotiate prices for bidding projects.
• Conduct supplier meetings and visits.
• Continuously study and develop new materials and suppliers for cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Proactively identify suppliers to address single-source risk, drive cost reducti

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