Position Title: Deputy Manager- Strategic Purchase
Department: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Entity: Endress+Hauser Liquid Analysis Pvt. Ltd.
Location: Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Reports To: Head of Operations
Purpose Of Role
The deputy manager- Strategic Purchase will be responsible for developing and managing
strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier development, global procurement activities, and costoptimization programs for key engineering commodities. The role requires strong expertise in investment casting, forging, injection molding, machining, sheet metal, and subcontracting processes. Candidates must have experience working in a
European Manufacturing MNC environment and a solid background in Mechanical Engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Main task
Description (responsibilities/roles)
Strategic Sourcing & SCM Development
- Establish and manage robust SCM systems aligned with global standards.
- Build and maintain a competitive global supplier base across India, Europe, and other regions along the category strategies.
- Align and execute costeffective sourcing strategies for longterm business needs.
- Lead global sourcing initiatives, vendor development, and capability assessments.
Commodity & Category Management
Responsible For Sourcing And Managing
- Investment Casting
- Forging
- Injection Molding
- Precision Machining
- Sheet Metal Components
- Subcontracting (Fabrication, Assembly, etc.)
- Cables supplier development
Activities Include
- Conducting makeorbuy analysis, cost breakdown analysis, and negotiation.
- Ensuring supplier capability in terms of quality, delivery, and cost competitiveness.
- Managing RFQ, RFP, and strategic negotiations.
- Follow the global processes and governance
- Coordinate with the global purchase team
Supplier Development & Evaluation
- Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers (local & global).
- Conduct supplier audits, technical capability assessment, and risk evaluation.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives with suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery (QCD).
- Build longterm supplier partnerships and performance scorecards.
Cost Management & Value Engineering
- Carry out cost reduction programs through:
- VA/VE
- Cost engineering
- Process optimization
- Alternate material or process evaluations
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams for cost improvements.
CrossFunctional & Global Collaboration
Work closely with engineering, quality, planning, and finance teams.
- Coordinate with global procurement teams, especially in European HQ locations.
- Support NPI (New Product Introduction) and localization projects.
- Manage technical and commercial documentation as per global standards.
Requirements
Requirements of position:
Description
- Qualification / Education
- Mechanical Engineer (B.E./B.Tech mandatory).
- Working experience
- 1015 years of experience in strategic procurement in a Manufacturing OEM MNC (European preferred).
- Proven experience in commodity purchasing and supplier development.
- Experience in global sourcing projects is essential.
- Skills & Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (casting, forging, molding, machining, sheet metal).
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and supplierrelationship skills.
- Advanced understanding of global sourcing and SCM practices.
- Proficiency in SAP systems & data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment (experience with European MNC preferred).
