Assistant Manage, Commodity Management & Sourcing

Overview

Assistant Manager role focused on NPI (new product introduction) sourcing across commodities including steel, copper, plastics, EPS, rubber, motors, valves, accumulators, and hardware.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and onboard suppliers aligned with new product requirements.
• Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and manufacturing to align sourcing strategies with design intent.
• Conduct cost modeling, benchmarking, and negotiations to meet target cost objectives.
• Identify supply chain risks early and develop mitigation plans.
• Monitor supplier quality, delivery, and compliance during prototype and pilot builds.
• Negotiate contract terms and long-term supply contracts for new products.
• Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes, tools, and supplier engagement models.

What you'll need

• 6-9 years of relevant experience.
• Steel/copper/plastics/EPS/rubber/motors/valves/accumulators/hardware background with previous factory experience.
• Proficiency in understanding 3D and 2D drawings.
• Experience driving supplier qualification programs and supplier process improvements.
• Knowledge of purchasing disciplines and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).
• Comfort with PPAP, FMEA, APQP, and QC tools.
• Experience in project management.

Details

• Location: Gurugram, India.
• Full time; 6 days a week with alternate Saturdays off.