Royal Enfield Looking for Senior Engineer- Strategic Sourcing – Genuine Motorcycle Accessories (GMA) at   Chennai Full Time

Job Purpose

As a Senior Engineer, Alternate Sourcing for Royal Enfield Genuine Motorcycle Accessories. Your role will be responsible for identifying and developing new sources of supply for Motorcycle Accessory products. This position requires a strong understanding of the supply chain, as well as the ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

● Identify and develop new sources of supply for critical components and materials.
● Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers.
● Evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, and delivery performance.
● Negotiate and manage supplier contracts.
● Manage the supplier onboarding process.
● Identifying suitable suppliers and issuing RFQ’s.
● Studying of drawings to evaluate manufacturing processes to meet design requirements for new GMA product
● Comparative study of received quotations to determine the most suitable supply route and progress the signoff.
● Progress and review supplier manufacturing feasibility report and liaise with GMA design for any drawing revisions
● Obtain supplier time plans for taking into consideration the machine availability for the required process sequence and capacity availability
● Sign-off optimized process flow internally with SQA Manager and then with the supplier.
● Progress on supplier cost sheet for approval
● Settlement of costs inclusive of transport and packaging in line with the cost targets of current buying.
● Raise tooling Tooling PR/PO for approval.
● Create and release PO for PSW samples (x5) and production quantities.
● Ensure supplier development activity is on track according to the time plan.
● Progress 5x PSW samples for Quality approval, testing and fitting trials.
● Once PSW samples are approved by QA Manager, Instruct the supplier to commence mass production

● Monitor the supplier through the first three production batches to ensure deliveries are OTIF and there are no quality issues or concerns
● After the first three successful production deliveries, handover ownership to the Procurement team.
● Monitor supplier performance and take corrective action as needed.
● Support for VA/VE suggestions for current parts to supplement cost down exercises.
● And take a proactive approach towards improvements.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Internal Stakeholder

GMA Product Strategy, Finance, GMA Design, GMA Sourcing, GMA Procurement, GMA Supplier Quality, GMA Warehousing

External Stakeholder

Suppliers, Third party Testing labs,Packaging Vendors

Essential

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering

Previous experience of at least-4 years working in a similar role.
● Good knowledge of Sourcing Process, Sheet Metal / Tubular/ Plastics/ Casting / Forging Manufacturing Process,
● Good knowledge in Microsoft office, SAP-MM & Windchill
● Excellent negotiation skills.
● Efficient Multitasking capabilities.
● Adaptable to business changes & scenarios.
● Resilient temperament to work in high pressure scenarios.
● Data Management and Analytical skill set.

Skill

• Strong understanding of the supply chain
• Product Development
• Identifying the Potential Vendors
• Manufacturing process
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills

Behavioral Competencies● Empowering Leadership
● Customer advocacy
● Boundaryless Collaboration
● Thinking Unconventional