Procurement Engineering Professional

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Strategic Procurement Specialist who will drive localization initiatives for local and global supplies by evaluating and developing the Indian supplier base. This role focuses on scouting potential suppliers, conducting costing evaluations and should-costing analyses, and aligning with global commodity managers to ensure cost-effective, compliant sourcing solutions that meet international medical standards. The goal is to reduce dependency on imports, optimize costs, and support global supply chain resilience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead localization projects from scouting to trial runs, PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), and full-scale production ramp-up.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs (e.g., on-time delivery, defect rates, cost variance) and drive continuous improvement.
• Reporting and Analytics:
• Generate monthly reports on scouting pipeline, cost savings achieved, and localization maturity.
• Use data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI) to visualize supplier performance and opportunities.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Industrial) from an accredited university
• 5-8 years of experience in Strategic procurement / Sourcing / Vendor development within manufacturing ideally in medical devices.
• Proven experience in supplier scouting, negotiation, and cost analysis in India.
• Hands-on expertise in should-costing methodologies and tools
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and procurement tools.
• Multilingual capabilities and experience working in global/multicultural environments.