Team lead / Deputy Manager - Strategic Sourcing

Job Title: Team lead – Strategic Sourcing

Job Mission

The Team lead strategic Sourcing– Machining, casting & forging Category will be responsible for managing the sourcing strategy and supplier relationships, ensuring cost reduction, quality improvement, and supply chain optimization. The position requires a strong technical understanding of processes as well as excellent negotiation and project management skills. The team lead strategic Sourcing will work closely with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, quality, and coordination to drive cost savings, ensure supplier performance, and support new product development (NPD) initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy

• Develop and execute category strategies based on spend analysis, supply market intelligence, and risk assessment.
• Identify sourcing opportunities related to cost, innovation, localization, and supply chain resilience.

Strategic Sourcing Execution

• Lead RFI/RFQ processes, supplier selection & evaluations and sourcing decisions independently.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and long‑term contracts with suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing policies, ethical standards, and sustainability requirements.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and manage strong relationships with strategic and critical suppliers.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance using structured KPIs.
• Proactively manage supplier risk, capacity, and delivery reliability.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Deliver annual cost‑reduction and value‑creation targets.
• Apply value engineering, benchmarking, and TCO methodologies beyond price negotiations.
• Own savings pipelines and reporting.

New Part Development

• Lead new part development activity focusing on total cost of ownership.
• Ensure timely part development in alignment to organisational needs.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or production engineering.
• 5–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or procurement.
• Knowledge of Machining, casting, forging & heat treatment processes.
• Demonstrated success in supplier negotiations, cost reduction, and category strategy.
• Experience of working with local and global supplier base.

Competencies & Skills

• Effective communication and strong analytical skills.
• Collaborator with ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Structured, detail‑oriented, and improvement‑driven mindset.
• Ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Country and city description: Nashik (India)

Nashik is in the west central part of India is in Maharashtra state, is famous for its historical and religious background. Well, connected to major metro cities, nearest being Pune and Mumbai. Mumbai is just 180 km and can reach in about 3 hour’s drive by the 4-lane express highway. Nashik city has a very pleasant climate throughout the year. Nashik is famous for its grapes and wineries known as the Wine Capital of India. While Nasik is relatively large, it has a small-town feel: friendly people, many of whom speak English and is very safe. Has a reasonable population of expats due to the presence of MNCs and technical collaborations. Adequate facilities exist like housing, schooling, gyms, restaurants, shopping centre, Mall, Multiplex, etc.

Many reputed and large multinational companies like Mahindra Automobiles, Bosch, ABB, Siemens, Schneider, Glaxo Smith Kline, Hindustan Aeronautics, Crompton Greaves, Kirloskar’s, CEAT Tyres etc. have their operations in Nashik. Nashik industries are well supported by Industrial development zone within close vicinity.

Company presentation:

Epiroc is a leading productivity partner for the mining, infrastructure and natural resources industries. With cutting edge technology, Epiroc develops and produces innovative drill rigs, rock excavation and construction equipment, and provides world-class service and consumables. The company was founded in Stockholm, Sweden, and has passionate people supporting and collaborating with customers in more than 150 countries. Epiroc had revenue in 2017 of $ 3.7 billion USD and has more than 13,000 employees. Principal product development and manufacturing units of Epiroc are in Sweden, the United States, Canada, China and India.

Diversity is key to grow fresh and innovative ideas and solutions for our customers. In the 150 countries where you can find us, we encourage our employees to take ownership of

their own development and careers with the support from their leaders. This way our employees can grow in the business, wherever they are at their careers, from entry level to senior leadership. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere. We are committed to give you every opportunity to succeed in a culture of innovation, diversity and collaboration, combined with a caring atmosphere.

Epiroc Product Company Nashik established in 1972, having young and energetic team of 230 strong employees. Five divisions operating as one organisation - Underground Rock Excavation (URE), Surface and Exploration Drilling (SED), Drilling Solution (DS), Hydraulic Attachments (HAT) and Parts and Services Division (PSD).

Epiroc Product Company Nashik develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of mining and construction equipment for global market, with focus on the India market. Learn more at www.epirocgroup.com.

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It all starts with people. The world needs metals and minerals for the energy transition and our cities and infrastructure must be developed to serve a growing population. To succeed, we need to speed up the shift towards more sustainable mining and construction industries. We at Epiroc accelerate this transformation, together with customers and business partners in more than 150 countries, by developing and providing innovative and safe equipment, digital solutions, and aftermarket support All new thinkers are welcome. We are looking for those who want to develop, grow, and dare to think new. In Epiroc we attract, develop, and retain diverse talent valuing authenticity and unique perspectives, driving our spirit of innovation. We foster an inclusive culture where diversity isn't just a goal but a part of our values and way of working. This is how we do business for a sustainable future. Learn more at www.epiroc.com