Pune
India
10/31/26
As a Senior Buyer/ Assistant Manager Sourcing, You will report to Sourcing Manager IAT
Job Responsibility- Define a sourcing strategy for the assigned commodity portfolio
Develop and optimize the supplier base through benchmarking, market analysis, and technology trend monitoring.
Limit the number of suppliers, by leverage good small ones, and by moving the small activities to key suppliers.
Drive supplier improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Poka-Yoke, Automation, and Industry 4.0.Monitor supplier SQDC performance, manage corrective actions, and support resolution of quality and delivery issues.Implement supplier governance, stock agreements, escalation processes, and performance-based actions.Define and execute short-term and long-term commodity strategies with measurable targets and action plans.Prepare MIS reports, coordinate departmental activities, lead change management, and deliver cost reduction initiatives.Ensure compliance with local regulations and global trade requirements.
Negotiate with suppliers to achieve manufacturing & aftermarket goals
Commodity and tooling equipment must be in line with specifications, striving to use Standard parts from the market (except marketing needs).
Make clear agreements on supply chain agility & flexibility, to face up/down sales workload.
Cost leadership in-Full, vs local market and other PCs, including all terms.
Lean Sourcing Process- Use of appropriated SRM tools like B2Net, to avoid emails in the ordering process & delivery follow-up, drawings, rejection NCN, forecast, KPI.Use Standard contract, including NDA business confidentiality maintained at all times.
New Product Development Projects -Coordinate and lead NPDs as sourcing representatives Develop and adapt key supplier base for the specific NPD needs.
To succeed, you will need
Qualifications/Knowledge & Work Experience
- Graduate Mechanical Engineer and post-graduation degree in Management with 08-12 years’ experience in Purchasing.
- Background of Automotive, compressor manufacturing, Engineering/Industrial goods Industry is Preferred
- Able to read a technical drawing with tolerances & specifications, with experience in Fabrication commodities.
- Techno commercials know how on compressor parts buying like- engine, cooler, electric panel is a benefit Knowledge in supply chain processes and Manufacturing is a plus. Use of IT tools like CAO,SAP, MS-Excel, SRM (Be2Net)
- Fluent in English is a must.
- Personality requirements
- Excellent communication & Multicultural vision
- Negotiation & mediation skills, having the sound of judgment during negotiation of where is the dead lock point.
- High ability to work in teams Problem solving capability, ownership, never give-up attitude. Reliable & organized in your work
- Positive attitude, constantly raising the performance bar. Undisputed business ethics vs supplier & adhere to “Business Code of Practice”.
- In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
Job location
On-Site
- This role requires you to work on-site at our office in Chakan, Pune, India. You will be part of a dynamic team and enjoy the benefits of face-to-face collaboration.
- Contact information
- Talent Acquisition Team: Swapnil Jadhav
Employment type
Job type
On-Site
Posting End Date
10/31/26
Functional area
Purchasing
Legal Entity
Atlas Copco (India) Private Ltd.
Country/Region
City / Province
Pune
Job description provided by Atlas Copco.
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