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 prospects, 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.
Solid 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