Strategic Sourcing Manager

About SAN Automotive

SAN Automotive Pvt. Ltd.
is a leading manufacturer of precision sheet metal components and assemblies for the agricultural machinery, farm equipment, and automotive sectors. Backed by IATF 16949-certified facilities in Faridabad, we supply high-performance components to global OEMs including AGCO, FENDT, VALTRA, PTx, MASSEY FERGUSON, CNH, Kubota, Escorts, and other major industry players.

Our new
Agricultural Machinery & Implements Division
is a strategic growth vertical, led by the CEO of the division. We are now seeking a highly specialized
Sourcing Manager
who will anchor the sourcing roadmap and build a world-class vendor ecosystem for this segment.

Role Overview

The
Sourcing Manager – Agriculture Machinery Division
will lead procurement and supplier development for agricultural implements and farm machinery components. The role demands strong technical understanding of agri-implements (rotavators, rotary tillers, ploughs, cultivators, seeders, subsoilers, harvest attachments, transmissions, blades, gear systems, shanks, tynes, controllers, hydraulics, etc.), along with expertise in cost engineering, vendor audits, negotiations, and long-term supplier development.

This position requires a strategic thinker with deep industry knowledge—someone who knows which vendors excel in gears, who produces reliable tynes/shanks, who manufactures high-quality blades, and who provides globally benchmarked transmission and implement components.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Expertise

• Build sourcing strategies for the full range of agricultural implement components—rotavators, cultivators, seeders, ploughs, PTO shafts, powertrain units, blade assemblies, shanks, tynes, transmissions, controllers, castings, forgings, and sheet metal assemblies.
• Conduct technology and market benchmarking in India and abroad.
• Identify best-fit suppliers based on specialization, competency, capacity, and cost.
• Align sourcing decisions with NPI and long-term division strategy.

2. Supplier Identification, Evaluation & Onboarding

• Build a robust vendor network across India, China, Europe, and global agri-tech hubs.
• Conduct technical and commercial audits covering capability, machinery, quality systems (ISO/IATF), APQP/PPAP readiness, costing processes, and scalability.
• Drive RFQs, supplier qualification, and onboarding processes.

3. Cost Engineering, Negotiation & Contract Management

• Lead complex negotiations for components, tooling, and long-term contracts.
• Perform detailed cost analysis (BOM costing, should-costing, VAVE).
• Build cost models for common and critical agri-implement components.
• Prepare and manage contracts aligned with legal and corporate standards.

4. Technology & Specification Expertise

• Strong understanding of:
• Blades, tynes, shanks, rotors, flanges
• Gearboxes, PTO systems, transmissions
• Bearings, shafts & powertrain components
• Hydraulics: 3-point linkage, valves, cylinders
• Controllers/sensors & electronic systems
• Collaborate with R&D and production for evaluation of samples and prototypes.

5. Supplier Performance, Development & Risk Management

• Define and track supplier KPIs—quality, delivery, cost, NPD responsiveness.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives (Kaizen, VAVE, lean).
• Implement risk mitigation strategies across the supply chain.
• Build long-term partnerships with strategic suppliers for innovation and competitiveness.

6. Budget Ownership, Cost Optimization & Compliance

• Manage sourcing budgets and support divisional profitability.
• Drive cost-saving initiatives including localization and alternate sourcing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs, IATF/ISO standards, import norms, and sustainability guidelines.

Desired Candidate Profile

Education

• B.Tech./M.Tech. in Agricultural Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience

• 7–8 years
  in sourcing, procurement, or supplier development in agricultural machinery, implements, tractors, or off-highway equipment.
• Strong exposure to vendor audits, NPD sourcing, and component-level negotiations.

Industry Knowledge

• Solid understanding of Indian and global agri-implement vendor ecosystems.
• Knowledge of who manufactures what across clusters—gear systems (Rajkot), rotavator blades (Punjab), gearbox specialists (Italy/Turkey), etc.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates from the following companies will be given preference:

• SAS Motors (Angad Tractors)
• Captain Tractors
• Indo Farm Equipment
• KisanKraft
• ACE Tractors (Action Construction Equipment)

Technical Skills

• Sourcing strategy & supplier development
• Cost engineering, should-costing & VAVE
• Technical specification evaluation
• Advanced negotiation & contract management
• ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics)
• Import procurement & logistics
• Risk management & market intelligence

Soft Skills

• Strategic thinker, strong commercial acumen
• Excellent communication and relationship management
• Leadership and team handling capability
• High ownership, integrity, and result-oriented mindset

Salary Range

₹8–10 Lakhs per annum
(based on experience & capability)

How to Apply

Email:

Phone:

Contact Person:
Ms. Sakshi Gupta – HR