Role & responsibilities Vendor Identification & Development
- Identify and develop new vendors for sheet metal, fabrication, machining, casting, extrusion, injection molding, and structural components.
- Conduct technical capability assessments and supplier audits.
- Evaluate manufacturing processes, capacity, quality systems, and financial stability. Recent Product Development (NPD) Support
- Coordinate with R&D; and Engineering teams for new product launches.
- Drive sample development, prototyping, and PPAP approvals.
- Ensure tooling development and first article approvals within timeline. Cost Optimization & Negotiation
- Perform cost breakdown analysis and benchmarking.
- Lead price negotiations and achieve annual cost reduction targets.




- Drive value engineering and localization initiatives. Supplier Performance Management
- Monitor supplier performance based on QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery).
- Implement corrective actions and improvement plans.
- Develop alternate vendors to mitigate supply risks. Technical & Commercial Coordination
- Review technical drawings and specifications.
- Ensure compliance with GD&T;, tolerance stack-up, and material standards.
- Finalize contracts, payment terms, and commercial agreements.x Preferred candidate profile

📌 Manager- Vendor Development (Hyderabad)
🏢 Exicom
📍 Hyderabad