Sourcing Manager – Freight Component Global Sourcing

Overview

Sourcing Manager for freight component global sourcing, focused on driving sourcing activities from India across multiple commodities.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute category sourcing strategies aligned with AOP and STRAP objectives.
• Manage end-to-end development, pricing, delivery, and quality for freight component exports from India-based suppliers.
• Drive year-over-year cost productivity through localization, contract management, and SCRI initiatives.
• Partner cross-functionally for right first time and on-time execution of deflation projects.
• Drive supplier capacity management and leverage the India supply base for global sourcing.
• Establish and manage long-term supplier agreements and lead strategic supplier relationship management.

What you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or production engineering.
• MBA (Supply Chain) / EMBA preferred.
• CPSM or equivalent certification preferred.
• 10–12 years of experience in strategic sourcing.
• Global sourcing and supplier development experience.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Details

• Location: Pune, MH, India.
• Spend managed: ~USD 30M across 600+ parts.