Lead - Sourcing & Procurement (Equipment Manufacturing, Capital equipment, industrial automation, electronics, or machine assembly)

Job Title: Lead - Sourcing & Procurement Location: Noida Department: Supply Chain / Operations Role Purpose To lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement operations for customised machines development, ensuring seamless availability of materials, supplier reliability, inventory optimization, and timely execution of customer delivery schedules.The role will drive sourcing strategy while supporting operational continuity across procurement, planning, and inward logistics. Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing and procurement of parts, assemblies, bought-out components, and critical consumables required for machine building, Drive material planning based on production schedules, customer commitments, and engineering BOM. New vendors development, evaluation and performance monitoring Build and strengthen supplier network for mechanical, electrical, electronic, and imported components.

Manage vendor selection, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and delivery performance. Work closely with assembly, engineering, service, and project teams to ensure uninterrupted material flow. Monitor material availability against machine build schedules and proactively mitigate supply risks.

Manage critical shortages, alternate sourcing, and emergency procurement requirements. Establish sourcing processes, supplier performance metrics, and procurement governance. Support imported material coordination, logistics tracking, and documentation where applicable.

Lead continuous improvement in supply chain efficiency, cost, and lead time. Develop the sourcing team and create process discipline across procurement operations. Key Deliverables On-time material availability for assembly and dispatch Improved supplier responsiveness and delivery adherence Inventory control with optimized stock holding Cost efficiencies through strategic sourcing Reduced line stoppages due to material shortage Strong supply chain visibility and execution Candidate Profile B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Mechatronics 10+ years of experience in sourcing and supply chain in manufacturing or assembly operations Prior experience in Equipment Manufacturing, Capital equipment, industrial automation, electronics, or machine assembly preferred Strong exposure to vendor development, procurement planning, and supply chain operations ERP/MRP system exposure preferred Key Competencies Strategic sourcing Vendor development Procurement planning Inventory management Cost negotiation Supply continuity management Team leadership Operational execution Stakeholder management