Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Pune/Mumbai

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PIP Global Safety

On-site

Posted 4 days ago • Apply by June 4, 2026

Job Description

The Sourcing Manager will be responsible for leading and driving sourcing activities for the PIP India

organization. This role reports directly to the India ISC Head and can be based in Pune, Mumbai, or

Delhi. The position requires strong leadership in supplier management, cost optimization, and strategic

sourcing to support business growth and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Development (NPD):
Prepare RFQs, identify suppliers, analyze quotations and commercial proposals.
Conduct cost evaluations, negotiate with suppliers, finalize agreements, and oversee

PPAP approvals.

Bill of Materials (BOM):
Collaborate with engineering teams to finalize BOMs.
Evaluate and validate costing for each part.
Commodity & Cost Management:
Monitor commodity price trends and conduct supplier cost negotiations.
Drive cost reduction initiatives through value analysis and value engineering (VAVE).
Vendor Management:
Conduct supplier risk analysis, evaluation, and rating based on QCD parameters.
Develop and implement supplier improvement plans.
Manage supplier relationships and resolve grievances effectively.
New Vendor Development:
Assess vendor capacity, production cycle times, and readiness for new product setups.
Support localization initiatives and vendor consolidation.
Operational Excellence:
Set and achieve annual targets for cost reduction, program launches, and supplier

performance.

Negotiate tooling costs, manage amortization/recovery, and draft tooling agreements.
Ensure productivity improvements, rejection control, and business assurance.
Benchmark costs and monitor cost walk trends over time.
Capacity & Material Planning:
Align supplier capacity with production schedules to meet material requirements.
Monitor raw material planning and procurement schedules.
Expedite materials to support fast ramp-up of NPIs and ensure timely customer

deliveries.

Technology & Systems:
Support acquisition of new manufacturing technologies to maintain competitiveness.
Demonstrate proficiency in ERP/SAP systems.
Negotiate stocking agreements and vendor-managed inventory (VMI).
Manage IOS compliance internally and at supplier sites.
Collaboration & Due Diligence:
Work closely with cross-functional teams (CFT) and design engineering.
Support ISC due diligence processes for supplier partnerships and key players.
Conduct quarterly supplier visits to strengthen relationships and address

capacity/quality issues.

Communication:
Exhibit strong communication skills to interact with global suppliers and internal

teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or MBA (Master’s degree preferred).
5-8 years of relevant experience in strategic sourcing.
Proven track record in successfully managing new projects.
Strong knowledge of vendor management and strategic sourcing practices.
Experience working with cross-functional teams.
Willingness to travel up to 25%.
Understanding of local market opportunities.
Six Sigma Green Belt; Lean Expert/Black Belt certification is an added advantage.

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