Sourcing Engineer
Core
Senior Sourcing Engineer managing strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization for Steel Fabrication, Machined Components, and Electrical Commodities in global mining equipment manufacturing.
Role type
Senior Sourcing Engineer (Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development)
Builds
Mining equipment, drilling tools, mechanical cutting systems, and automation solutions for the mining, quarrying, and civil engineering industries.
Domain
Mining industry / Manufacturing / Supply Chain
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Zero-Based Costing (ZBC), Value Engineering (VE), New Product Development (NPD), Category Management, Contract Negotiation, Cost Breakdown Analysis, Technical Drawing Interpretation, ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics)
Preferred skills
MBA in Supply Chain Management, Localization Strategy, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Risk Mitigation Planning
Technologies
SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for Steel Fabrication, Precision Machining, and Electrical & Mechanical Categories; Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers to meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements; Perform detailed Zero-Based Costing analysis and drive Value Engineering initiatives; Collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams during product design and development phases; Negotiate commercial agreements, long-term contracts, and service-level agreements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
