Procurement/Sourcing Engineer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time

Skills

APQP
Auditing
Collaboration
Conflict Resolution
Cost Reduction
Enterprise Resource Planning
GD&T
ISO 9000
Inventory
KPI
Machining
Management
Manufacturing
Microsoft Excel
Milling
Negotiations
PPAP
Performance Management
Pivot Table
Problem Solving
Procurement
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management
Root Cause Analysis
Soft Skills
Sourcing
Specification Gathering
Supply Chain Management
Value Engineering
SAP

Job Details

Greeting From Vilwaa

The Role

Drive supplier performance, cost savings, and quality for critical manufacturing parts in a hands-on, onsite role supporting world-class heavy equipment production.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing:

Lead end-to-end procurement for casting (sand, die, investment) and machining (CNC, turning, milling) components.

Negotiate contracts, manage RFQs, and optimize TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).

Supplier Performance Management:

Monitor KPIs (quality, delivery, cost) and implement corrective actions with suppliers.

Conduct onsite supplier audits to ensure compliance with Cat standards.

Technical Collaboration:

Partner with Engineering to review drawings, specs, and manufacturability of parts.

Resolve supply chain disruptions through root-cause analysis (e.g., material defects, delays).

Cost & Risk Mitigation:

Identify cost-reduction opportunities via VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering).

Mitigate supply chain risks through dual-sourcing and inventory strategies.

Experience:

3+ years in procurement/sourcing for castings or machined components.

Proven skill in supplier development/performance management.

Familiarity with foundry/machining processes (e.g., GD&T, metallurgy, tooling).

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP), MS Excel (pivot tables, cost models), and PPAP/APQP.

Knowledge of quality standards (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).

Soft Skills:

Strong negotiation, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, onsite manufacturing environment.

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