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 suppliersPosition 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 PRB