Procurement Supplier Development Manager

3 days ago

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India HARTS Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

Role Purpose:

The Supplier Development Manager will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and establishing a reliable supplier base in India for all engineering components required by Harts. This role includes leading the Request for Quotation (RFQ) process to ensure timely, competitive, and winnable quotations, as well as designing and implementing robust purchase and costing processes for engineering components.

Key Responsibilities:

Supplier Base Development:

  • Identify, evaluate, and qualify potential suppliers across India, with a focus on engineering components.
  • Establish and maintain a list of
    preferred suppliers
    to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, and reliable delivery.

RFQ Process Leadership:

  • Lead end-to-end
    RFQ (Request for Quotation) processes
    for engineering & non-engineering components.
  • Ensure all quotes are received
    on time, competitive, and commercially viable
    to support business objectives.
  • Maintain documentation and evaluation records of all RFQs and supplier proposals.

Purchasing Process Setup:

  • Design, implement, and standardise the
    procurement process
    for Harts.
  • Develop and introduce
    costing sheets
    for all engineering components to ensure cost transparency and control.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment of purchasing activities with project and business requirements.

Reporting & Direction:

  • Operate under the direction of the
    COO of Harts
    or as directed by the
    Board of Directors
    .
  • Adapt and perform additional services as may be mutually agreed upon by both parties.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • Minimum 15–20 years of experience in procurement, supplier development, or supply chain management, preferably across multiple manufacturing sectors.
  • Direct brought-out procurement experience with a strong track record in supplier identification, negotiation, costing, and cost management.
  • Proven experience in identifying, evaluating, and developing new suppliers, including frequent supplier visits and travel across India.
  • Hands-on expertise in casting, forging, fabrication, injection moulding, rubber components and precision machining components; additional industry exposure is considered an advantage.
  • Ability to develop supplier capability according to diverse customer requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of RFQ processes, costing methodologies, and end-to-end procurement cycles.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to handle customers directly and manage escalations.
  • Experience with logistics operations including 3PL, DHL, sea & air freight, vessel/container booking, transportation costs, and route planning.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing clusters across India for sourcing based on customer-specific standards.
  • Ability to work independently, troubleshoot issues, coordinate cross-functionally, and take full ownership of responsibilities (aligned with a fast-paced, growing environment).
  • Openness to learning new technologies, staying updated with industry trends, and adapting to evolving customer and organizational needs.
  • High level of self-discipline, initiative, and accountability, with the maturity to operate autonomously.
  • Work timing: 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM IST.

Other Details:

  • The scope of work and responsibilities may be modified from time to time as agreed between the Company and the Contractor.
  • This position may involve travel for supplier visits and audits, as required.

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