Role & responsibilities

- Foundry Expertise: Deep understanding of various casting processes (sand casting, investment casting, shell molding) is crucial.
- Stamping & Fabrication Knowledge: Familiarity with these processes is beneficial for a broader understanding of manufacturing methods.
- Costing & RFQ Management: Proficiency in handling Requests for Quotation (RFQs), conducting product and process costing, and analyzing supplier quotes.
- Technical Review & Cost Estimation: Ability to participate in technical reviews to optimize processes and estimate costs effectively.
- Cost Analysis & Insights: Strong analytical skills to analyze costs in depth and understand the impact of different processes.
- Supplier Negotiation & Management: Expertise in negotiating with suppliers, validating costs, and ensuring alignment with project targets.
- Tool Cost Negotiation: Specific skills in negotiating and finalizing tool costs with suppliers.
- Supplier Agreements & Onboarding: Experience in drafting and managing supplier agreements,

handling commercial settlements, and initiating development projects.
- Supplier Technical Support: Ability to provide technical guidance and support to suppliers for process improvement.




- Supplier Management: Strong skills in managing supplier relationships, including performance monitoring and risk mitigation.
- Supplier De-risking & Alternate Sourcing: Proactive identification and development of alternate suppliers to mitigate risks.

Preferred candidate profile

- Cross-functional Collaboration: Experience working effectively with both domestic and international teams.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills are vital for effective collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Cross-functional Team (CFT) Involvement: Ability to contribute to cross-functional teams during the product development cycle, including design for manufacturing (DFM), tool development, and trials.
- Project Management: Ability to manage multiple RFQs and projects concurrently and prioritize effectively.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work in a dynamic and rapid-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Business Development: Basic understanding of business development principles and their application within the manufacturing context.

📌 Lead - Sourcing (Bengaluru)
🏢 ZETWERK
📍 Bengaluru