Sourcing Lead

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Eaton

India, Maharashtra, Pune Full-Time On-site

Posted 2 months ago • Apply by April 29, 2026

Job Description

What You’ll Do

This position involves sourcing of parts required for VG-After Market (Support Aftermarket growth in the “Buy & Sell” model) for VG in India. This includes achieving material cost, managing material inflation / deflation & supporting materials team to meet production and inventory control.

This position is responsible for sourcing , having following responsibility:

Identify right (technically and commercially) suppliers to support AFM growth and product expansion
Preparing a complete RFQs and sending these RFQs to strategic suppliers. Clarifying technical details with engineering and commercial issues with GM purchasing for these RFQs.
Review & comparison of quotations. Negotiate pricing with suppliers to meet the target costs estimated in business case.
Get aligned with regional category managers for supplier selection.
Monitor and track the commodity trends.
Develop a strong Supplier - Eaton relationship with a partnership concept.
Collaborate with supplier and Initiate cost reduction projects/VAVE to drive cost out.
Work along with SDEs to address supplier quality issues.
Implementation and adherence to the Eaton aftermarket procurement process.
Demonstrate very high level of Integrity and Drive compliance to the Eaton Code of Ethics and hold suppliers accountable for ethical conduct in all the transactions.
Adherence to regulatory requirements and governance.
Supplier Relation Management: Manage supplier Relationship with key stake holders across supplier structure and ensure seamless flow of business, regular supplies, handling quality concerns with prompt actions and managing the payment cycle.
Work closely with Aftermarket sales team for forecasts and work with materials team on ramp up/down for respective projects.
Work with marketing team for product packing, branding and artwork.
Work closely with the sales and marketing team to look for supplier partners for range extension and product expansions
Stay vigilant on any risk to due to supplier challenges or expanding directly in the market.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s in mechanical / production / Automobile Engineering or MBA in Operations
3 to 4 years of experience in sourcing, procurement in Auto Component

Skills