Senior Lead Engineer – Procurement

Marmon Technologies India Private Limited As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.

As a Senior Lead Engineer – Procurement, you will be responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, supplier development, and procurement execution across key commodity groups including Plastics, Sheet metal, Machining, and Bought-out Mechanical & Electrical parts. You will play a critical role in establishing and expanding the India and global supplier base, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality excellence, supply continuity, and logistics effectiveness.  

In this role, you will collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Global Sourcing teams across Marmon Food service Technologies group companies. You will apply strong technical understanding, cost modelling, supplier management, supply planning, and logistics expertise to support product development, production continuity, and business growth for Marmon Food service Technologies – India.
** Mandatory

Skills:

*** Minimum
** 8–10 years
** of experience in sourcing and procurement, with at least
** 3 years in global sourcing**.
* Strong experience managing
** Plastics, Sheet metal, Machining, and Bought-out parts (Mechanical & Electrical)**.
* Proven capability in
** supplier identification, qualification, development, and lifecycle management**.
* Expertise in
** RFQ/RFP/RFI processes**, supplier negotiations, and cost reduction initiatives.
* Strong understanding of
** engineering drawings
** and ability to communicate technical requirements to suppliers.
* Experience with
** cost breakdown analysis, value engineering, and design-to-cost initiatives**.
* Working knowledge of
** PPAP, APQP, IATF 16949**, and supplier quality processes.
* Experience supporting
** material planning, logistics coordination, and import activities**.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-project global environment.
** Key Responsibilities / Functions:**
* ** Supplier Development & Management**:  + Build and develop a strong, reputable supplier base in
** India and globally
** for low- and high-volume parts and assemblies.  + Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers across
** Asia and Europe
** based on technical capability, capacity, cost competitiveness, risk profile, and compliance.  + Drive
** supplier performance improvement**, risk assessment, and long-term supplier sustainability initiatives.
* ** Sourcing & Procurement Execution:**  + Lead
** vendor identification, RFQ/RFP/RFI processes, cost negotiations, and supplier onboarding**.  + Develop and implement
** global and plant-level sourcing strategies
** aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and risk objectives.  + Manage
** indirect procurement activities**, ensuring cost control and compliance with corporate procurement policies.
* ** Logistics, Import & Supply Planning**  + Manage
** logistics and import-related activities**, including inbound freight negotiations, Incoterms alignment, and coordination of customs clearance activities.  + Support
** short-term and long-term material planning
** in collaboration with operations and supply chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production.  + Monitor material availability, supplier commitments, and lead times to support
** SOP launches and production ramp-ups.**
* ** Stakeholder & Operations Engagement**  + Act as the
** primary procurement interface for Operations
** on supplier-related issues including
** delivery delays, quality concerns, and commercial disputes**.  + Serve as a strategic partner to
** Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Operations teams**, ensuring alignment between design intent, sourcing strategy, and production needs.  + Communicate effectively with global stakeholders to ensure sourcing…