Sourcing Engineer

The role is based in Vadodara, Gujarat for a MNC Client. Position Description:  Manage daily sourcing routines at supplier place (new order clarification, scheduling and PO follow up)  Expediting and ensuring on time delivery from suppliers  Driving supplier improvement projects to achieve benchmark quality and delivery targets  Develop reliable steel casting and machining process and suppliers with respect to required lead time, delivery, quality, price, customer service and capabilities  Developing supplier(s) in India to achieve strategy and operating plan  Ability to analyze complex internal and external data to drive process and product improvement  Auditing and accessing new potential suppliers  To work on RFQ, Quote analysis, price negotiation, price list update, etc.…  Monitor and Report key performance indicators on a weekly and monthly basis  Maintain effective relations with peers, colleagues and management; serve as the primary liaison between sites/commodity team and suppliers  Participating intra-region and global conference calls per required  To demonstrate excellent command over suppliers Position Requirements  Travelling to supplier locations minimum 50% of the time  Mechanical or equivalent engineering graduate  Minimum 5-7 years of working experience in sourcing / purchasing / expediting of castings  Should have experience in working with Steel & Iron casting and machining suppliers  Candidates from Valve industry preferred  Able to read / review drawing requirements and technical specifications  Knowledge of casting prices and cost parameters  Should have knowhow of quality processes, different material grades, NDT & other testing  Demonstrated ability to work independently & in a matrix organization  Should have very good communication, negotiation & analytical skills  Good written and verbal skills in English  Assertive, yet diplomatic when dealing with people  A confident and independent person with high level of integrity and trust  Has good energy level and acts pro-actively  Good problem-solving skills and ability to multi-task  Innovative mindset and ability to suggest, lead and implement changes