Job Description

Company : Capgrid Solutions


Position Overview


We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager / Deputy Manager – Sourcing & Vendor Development with strong expertise in Fasteners (mandatory) along with experience in at least one additional direct/indirect procurement category. The candidate must come from the Consumer Appliances industry and should be capable of managing multi-category sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization.


Key Responsibilities:




  • Lead sourcing activities for Fasteners (mandatory) and at least one additional category (e.g., plastics, sheet metal, stamping, casting, packaging, electronics, rubber, etc.).




  • Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for fasteners and other categories.




  • Conduct supplier audits covering cost, quality, capacity, and capability.




  • Manage RFQ, price negotiation, rate contracts, and long-term agreements.




  • Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering projects.




  • Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, SCM, and Production teams for material qualification, trials, and approvals.




  • Ensure supplier adherence to technical specifications, quality standards, and compliance requirements.




  • Monitor vendor performance: pricing, quality consistency, and OTIF delivery.




  • Develop sourcing strategies to ensure supply assurance and mitigate risks.




  • Maintain documentation, dashboards, procurement records, and supplier performance reports.




Required Skills & Experience:




  • 5–10 years of experience in Sourcing / Vendor Development.




  • Mandatory: Hands-on experience in Fasteners sourcing (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, rivets, special fasteners).




  • Experience in any additional category (plastics, sheet metal, casting, electronics, packaging etc.).




  • Only candidates from the Consumer Appliances industry (white goods, small appliances, consumer durables).




  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.




  • Excellent understanding of technical drawings, BOM, tolerances, and costing.




  • Ability to handle multiple vendors and large SKU portfolios.




  • Strong coordination and documentation skills.




Preferred Personal Attributes:




  • Strong commercial acumen




  • Problem-solving mindset




  • Ability to cross-collaborate with multi-functional teams




  • Strong ownership and accountability

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