CareerPlan

Senior Professional - Strategic Sourcing

Chennai, IndiaFull-time2026-10-21 → 2026-11-11
On-site

Core

Develop and deploy robust India sourcing strategies for mechanical commodities (fabricated & machined parts, assemblies) used in building paper and packaging machineries.

Role type

Senior Strategic Sourcing Professional (Mechanical Commodity)

Builds

Supply base strategies, supplier contracts, and regional spend consolidation for mechanical parts in the packaging machinery industry.

Domain

Manufacturing / Packaging Machinery / Mechanical Commodity Sourcing

Required skills

Strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and qualification, contract negotiation, spend analysis, risk management, market trend analysis, supplier relationship management, TCO modeling, supply chain resilience planning.

Preferred skills

Experience with capital equipment manufacturing, ERP and sourcing platforms, data analytics tools, PMP/CPSM/CIPS/CPM/CPIM/CSCP certifications.

Technologies

ERPs, Sourcing platforms, Data & analytic tools

Responsibilities

Identify, evaluate, and develop high-performing suppliers; consolidate spend and mitigate high-risk suppliers; negotiate pricing, lead times, and terms; analyze spend data and market trends; manage supply chain risks and contingency plans; lead supplier performance reviews and business integration.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC