Global Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Global Sourcing Specialist responsible for end-to-end direct-material sourcing projects in India and support for global sourcing activities. The role focuses on supplier selection, RFQs, commercial negotiations, cost competitiveness, and supply risk reduction.

What you'll do

• Execute sourcing projects from initiation through supplier award and handoff.
• Identify and scout qualified suppliers for machining, fabrication, and electromechanical commodities.
• Develop RFQs, collect supplier quotes, and analyze competitive bids.
• Evaluate suppliers on cost, capability, capacity, quality, lead time, and supply risk.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and payment terms.
• Coordinate cross-functional sourcing activities and manage project deliverables.
• Support supplier diversification, localization, dual sourcing, and risk reduction.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing.
• Experience with supplier identification, RFQs/RFPs, bid analysis, supplier selection, and negotiations.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and cost drivers.
• Strong analytical skills for evaluating quotations, cost breakdowns, and total cost of ownership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard procurement or supply chain tools.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree or MBA.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, Agile, or other ERP/PLM systems.
• Experience with project management and data analytics tools.

Details

• Location: Bangalore, India.
• Work onsite with flexibility for meetings across global time zones.