Rotork

Senior Sourcing Engineer

Chennai, TN, India · On-site · Full-time

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EmployerRotork
LocationChennai, TN, India
Work styleOn-site
Employment typeFull-time
Employer posted4 months ago

We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Engineer to lead procurement activities across electrical and electronic categories—including PCBAs, motors, and wiring harnesses—along with C-parts like fasteners, bearings, seals, gaskets, and indirect materials. This role is pivotal in shaping Rotork India’s global sourcing strategy, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring continuous innovation and quality.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic sourcing: Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components, C-parts, and indirect materials. Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational business objectives.

Category support: Collaborate seamlessly with global and regional category team to synchronize local operations and achieve overarching procurement and category goals.

Market research: Conduct supply market analyses to identify emerging opportunities, map supplier capacity and capability, and continuously optimize sourcing strategies.

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Supplier management: Rigorously assess supplier capacity, capability, performance, and risk profiles. Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and cultivate resilient, long-term partnerships.

Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and external vendors to streamline New Product Introductions (NPI) and efficiently resolve technical manufacturing challenges.

Cost optimization: Lead cost-reduction and localization initiatives, strictly monitor commodity price variances, and manage savings/localization budgets.

Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and ethical sourcing standards.

Performance reporting: Provide regular, data-driven updates to executive leadership on Category Localization projects, global commodity market movements, and supplier performance metrics (Quality, Service, and Pricing).

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics or a related technical field
5–6 years of experience in strategic Sourcing / Procurement, Supplier development, or engineering
Strong knowledge of EMS processes, motor manufacturing, and zero-base costing
Proven expertise in sourcing electrical/electronic components, C-parts & Indirect
Experience in a global matrix organization preferred
Willingness to travel frequently

Skills & Competencies

Analytical ability: Skilled in cost analysis and supplier evaluation
Negotiation: Strong professional negotiating skills with sound business judgment
Communication: Excellent English proficiency in speaking, writing, and reading
Integrity: High ethical standards and personal integrity
Technical tools: Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Team orientation: Self-driven, results-oriented, and collaborative

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