Role & responsibilities

- Handle NPD, component and vendor development activities.
- Identify and develop suppliers for machined, cast and forged components.
- Float RFQs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations and support supplier selection.
- Work on costing, cost negotiation and should-cost / zero-based costing.
- Manage supplier Quality, Cost & Delivery (QCD) performance.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Project teams for current product development.
- Drive localization, cost reduction and supplier development initiatives.
- Manage purchasing activities as per project timelines and procurement processes.
- Support CAPEX / tooling / equipment procurement wherever required.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally for supplier/project requirements.





Preferred candidate profile

- BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering with 5 to 10 years of experience.
- Experience in Project/Strategic Purchasing, NPD & Supplier Development.
- Strong exposure to machining, casting and forging components.
- Hands-on experience in RFQ, costing, negotiation and vendor development.
- Candidates from automotive, auto-component, industrial engineering or manufacturing companies preferred.
- Good understanding of QCD, localization and cost reduction.
- Willingness to travel domestically/internationally.

📌 Project Purchase (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Heads Quest
📍 Ahmedabad