ENIOR ENGINEER, SOURCING (MECHANICAL)

JOB DESCRIPTION – SENIOR ENGINEER, SOURCING (MECHANICAL)

Job Title: Senior Engineer – Sourcing (Mechanical)

Location: Bengaluru, India
Experience: 3–5 Years

Department: Supply Chain Management – L&T Electronic Products & Systems (LTEPS)
Reports to: Lead– Sourcing (Mechanical)

Job Summary

Responsible for end-to-end sourcing and supply chain execution of mechanical components for L&T EPS products. The role focuses on supplier development, procurement, cost optimization, purchase order execution, material readiness, and on-time delivery to meet project and production schedules. The candidate will coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Planning, Project Management, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution from product development through production.

Key Responsibilities

1. Mechanical Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage sourcing of sheet metal parts, fabricated and machined components, castings, extrusions, heat sinks, moulded parts, fasteners, and mechanical hardware.
• Review BOMs, engineering drawings, specifications, and CAD models; float RFQs, evaluate techno-commercial offers, negotiate pricing, and execute purchase orders.
• Drive supplier identification, qualification, alternate sourcing, localization, and cost reduction initiatives.

2. Supply Chain & Project Execution

• Own procurement execution for assigned components, from enquiry and PO release to supplier follow-up, material receipt, and closure.
• Track procurement milestones, lead times, open POs, material availability, and supplier commitments against project and production schedules.
• Coordinate with Planning, Manufacturing, Stores, and Project Management to ensure timely availability of materials for prototypes, pilot builds, and production.
• Identify delivery risks, expedite critical supplies, resolve bottlenecks, and drive recovery plans to prevent project delays.

3. Supplier & Commercial Management

• Monitor supplier performance on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and responsiveness; drive corrective actions for recurring issues.
• Analyze component costs, support should-costing, and identify opportunities through negotiation, value engineering, standardization, and indigenization.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Quality for drawing clarifications, engineering changes, sample development, inspection, and supplier qualification.

4. Reporting & Process Compliance

• Maintain procurement trackers, delivery dashboards, cost-saving reports, and material readiness status.
• Ensure accurate ERP records, procurement documentation, and compliance with internal sourcing and approval procedures.
• Provide regular updates on critical components, supply risks, pending actions, and mitigation plans.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering; postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical sourcing, procurement, or supply chain execution in manufacturing, electronics, electrical equipment, automotive, or industrial automation.
• Good understanding of mechanical manufacturing processes, engineering drawings, BOMs, and component specifications.
• Hands-on experience in RFQs, commercial negotiations, purchase orders, supplier development, delivery expediting, and project-based material planning.
• Working knowledge of SAP/ERP and MS Excel.
• Strong coordination, analytical, negotiation, problem-solving, and project execution skills, with a proactive, delivery-oriented approach and a strong sense of ownership.