Sourcing Procurement Manager

3 days ago

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India Outsized Full time ₹ 1,50,000 - ₹ 28,00,000 per year

Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy. We focus on full-time contracts (remote or onsite), typically between 1–12 months. We help our talent upskill, so they have better chances of landing their dream projects and charge fair rates. Outsized members have access to an exclusive Community where they can connect with peers and experts, take part in live events, and find project collaborators.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking
Enterprise Cost Transformation Consultants
with strong engineering and automotive expertise to support a cost reduction and sourcing project for a global consulting client. The role involves driving cost optimization initiatives, sourcing strategies, and enterprise cost transformation within the automotive sector. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals passionate about engineering-driven cost savings and efficiency improvements in procurement and manufacturing.

Role & Responsibilities:

  • Lead cost reduction initiatives across procurement, sourcing, and supply chain in the automotive industry.
  • Analyze product design, raw material costs, and manufacturing processes to identify savings opportunities.
  • Work closely with suppliers, procurement teams, and engineering departments to implement cost-effective solutions.
  • Conduct benchmarking studies to compare cost structures with industry standards.
  • Develop and implement enterprise cost transformation strategies tailored to automotive supply chains.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize costs without compromising quality and performance.
  • Utilize data analytics, value engineering, and lean methodologies for cost optimization.
  • Report insights and progress to senior stakeholders and leadership teams.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering (mandatory).
  • 4–10 years of relevant experience (flexibility of +/-1–2 years can be considered).
  • Strong background in cost reduction, sourcing, and enterprise cost transformation within automotive.
  • Experience in value engineering, should-cost analysis, and cost benchmarking.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing, six sigma, and process optimization.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong communication skills with a data-driven approach.

Preferred Background:

  • Consultants from leading consulting firms.
  • Professionals from automotive OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Duration:
Opportunities may last
6 months on a contractual basis
, with potential for extension.

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