Sr Associate, Commodity Management & Sourcing

Overview

Lead sourcing strategy, supplier development, localization, and cost management for Copper and Heat Exchanger commodities within the HVAC business. The role supports supplier readiness, new product launches, manufacturing readiness, and business expansion programs.

What you'll do

• Lead Copper and Heat Exchanger commodity strategy for HVAC products.
• Support localization and plant transfer projects.
• Develop should-cost models for copper and heat exchanger products.
• Ensure compliance with HVAC industry standards and customer requirements.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, localization, dual sourcing, and capacity expansion.
• Drive project timelines, risk mitigation plans, and supplier readiness.
• Coordinate tooling development and capacity expansion activities.
• Source and develop condensers, evaporators, coils, brazed assemblies, copper tubing, headers, distributors, and related components.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and technical audits.
• Drive supplier performance in Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Innovation.
• Lead PPAP, qualification, and process validation activities.
• Monitor commodity trends including Copper, Aluminum, and Brazing Materials.
• Lead commercial negotiations and annual cost reduction initiatives.
• Support manufacturing readiness and capacity planning.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in HVAC, Heat Exchanger Manufacturing, Copper Components, or Related Commodities.

Nice to have

• Experience in Chillers, VRF, Commercial AC, or Refrigeration industry.

Details

• Location: Chennai/Sricity.
• Working schedule: 6 days per week.