About the role
. Position/Title: Engineer-Sourcing
2. Gender: Male/Female
3. Location: Pune (Hinjewadi & Talegaon)
4. Customer Name: ATLAS Copco GECIA
5. Industry Domain/Vertical: Manufacturing (Sheet metal, Fabrication & Valves)
6. Reporting to: Sourcing Manager / Program Manager
7. Budget/Salary: As per company standards
8. Tenure of Position: Permanent
9. Years of Experience: 2 - 4 Years
10. Mode of Operation: Office/Plant-based (2-3 days a week at Talegaon Plant; remaining days at Hinjewadi office)
11. Purpose of the Role or Function The Sourcing Engineer is responsible for direct sourcing activities for specific commodities including Sheet metal, Fabrication, and Valves. The role involves executing sourcing strategies that ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and supply chain resilience for ATLAS Copco GECIA.
12. Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Supplier Identification & Evaluation: Identify and screen potential suppliers for sheet metal, fabrication, and valve commodities, conducting technical audits and risk assessments.
- Strategic Sourcing & Cost Management: Lead the competitive RFQ (Request for Quotation) process, perform cost benchmarking, and negotiate pricing and payment terms.
- Direct Sourcing: Execute end-to-end direct sourcing processes to meet production requirements.
- Supplier Development: Monitor supplier KPIs (quality, delivery, responsiveness) and implement improvement plans through structured reviews.
- Technical Oversight: Provide sourcing insights to engineering teams regarding the manufacturability and cost-effectiveness of sheet metal and fabricated components.
13. Secondary Tasks and Responsibilities
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with design, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams to align sourcing activities with project goals.
- Reporting: Prepare sourcing reports, status updates for leadership, and support supplier onboarding activities.
- Quality Resolution: Support suppliers in resolving quality issues using root-cause analysis (RCA) tools.
14. Qualification
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical)
15. Competency & Added Knowledge Preferred
- Commodity Expertise: Deep understanding of Sheet metal, Fabrication, and Valve manufacturing processes.
- Process Knowledge: Hands-on knowledge of RCA tools (e.g., 5Why, 8D) and cost-breakdown analysis.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in reading engineering drawings and using data-driven decision-making tools.
16. Soft Skills
- Communication: Excellent communication skills are mandatory for stakeholder management.
- Negotiation: Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capabilities.
17. Special Remarks / Comments
- Strict Requirement: Candidates must have no education or career gaps.
- Mobility: Must be willing to commute between the Hinjewadi office and the Talegaon Plant as per the weekly schedule.