Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies for Forging and Castings commodities.

- Lead procurement activities and manage supplier relationships across the commodity categories.

- Identify global sourcing opportunities, supplier consolidation and cost-reduction initiatives.

- Drive RFQ/RFI processes, quotation analysis and supplier selection.

- Negotiate commercial and supply agreements covering cost, quality, delivery, lead time and payment terms.

- Conduct cost analysis and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) evaluations.

- Monitor supplier performance against quality, delivery, service and cost KPIs.

- Lead supplier development, performance improvement and supplier transition activities.

- Prepare annual business plans and achieve year-on-year cost reduction targets.

- Manage supplier contracts, compliance and procurement risks.

- Work with cross-functional and global teams to ensure supply continuity.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma methodologies.

Required Skills

- Strong knowledge of Forging and Casting manufacturing processes, quality requirements and acceptance standards.

- Strategic sourcing and commodity management experience.





- Supplier development and commercial negotiation expertise.

- Cost breakdown, cost analysis and cost optimization.

- Knowledge of engineering drawings, blueprints and technical specifications.

- Understanding of automotive quality standards such as ISO/TS 16949 / IATF 16949.

- Experience in global sourcing and supplier management.

- Robust leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Candidate Profile

- BE Mechanical with 1214 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.

- Minimum 3 years of experience in strategic sourcing / commodity management.

- Hands-on experience in Forging and/or Castings commodity sourcing.

- Candidates from Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 Auto Ancillary or Engineering / Manufacturing industries preferred.

- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supplier capabilities, cost structures and quality standards.

- Experience in global supplier negotiations, cost reduction, contract management and supplier development.

- Candidates with team-handling experience and exposure to global cross-functional teams preferred.

- MBA / MS in Engineering will be an added advantage.

📌 Commodity Manager - Forging & Casting (Pune)
🏢 Orcapod Consulting Services
📍 Pune