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3–5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / SCM within a manufacturing workplace.
Hands-on experience in new vendor development, supplier evaluation, and supplier onboarding.
Exposure to supplier technical audits and assessment of manufacturing capabilities.
Experience in RFQ floating, cost analysis, price negotiation, and commercial finalization.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes such as machining, grinding, sheet metal, and moulding.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
Experience in Value Engineering, alternate sourcing, localization, and cost-reduction initiatives.
Knowledge of dual-sourcing strategies and supplier risk mitigation.
Working knowledge of SAP and valuable proficiency in Excel/data analysis.
Solid negotiation, analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills.