Rotork

Manufacturing

SeniorSourcingEngineer

₹15–25L ~AI est. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Senior Sourcing Engineer at Rotork. Skills: Strategic sourcing, Supplier management, Cost optimization. Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components. Lead procurement for C-parts”

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Eligibility Requirements

Willingness to travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Electronics or Mechatronics, 5–6 years of experience in strategic Sourcing / Procurement, Supplier development, or engineering, Knowledge of EMS processes, motor manufacturing, and zero-base costing, Proven expertise in sourcing electrical/electronic components, C-parts & Indirect

Nice to Have

Experience in a global matrix organization, Willingness to travel frequently

What You'll Do.

Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components

Lead procurement for C-parts

Lead procurement for indirect materials

Develop category strategies

Implement category strategies

Collaborate with global category team

Collaborate with regional category team

Conduct supply market analyses

Identify emerging opportunities

Map supplier capacity

Map supplier capability

Optimize sourcing strategies

Assess supplier capacity

Assess supplier capability

Assess supplier performance

Assess supplier risk profiles

Strengthen strategic supplier relationships

Cultivate long-term partnerships

Work with Engineering

Work with external vendors

Streamline New Product Introductions

Resolve technical manufacturing challenges

Lead cost-reduction initiatives

Lead localization initiatives

Monitor commodity price variances

Manage savings budgets

Manage localization budgets

Ensure adherence to procurement policies

Ensure adherence to governance frameworks

Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures

Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing standards

Provide updates on Category Localization projects

Provide updates on global commodity market movements

Provide updates on supplier performance metrics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Global category team; Regional category team; Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

English proficiency

Full Job Description

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, helping our customers manage the flow or liquids, gases and powders across many industries worldwide. Our purpose is Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations. We are looking for a Senior Sourcing Engineer to lead procurement activities across electrical and electronic categories—including PCBAs, motors, and wiring harnesses—along with C-parts like fasteners, bearings, seals, gaskets, and indirect materials. This role is pivotal in shaping Rotork India’s global sourcing strategy, optimizing supplier performance, and driving cost efficiencies while ensuring continuous innovation and quality. Key Responsibilities * Strategic sourcing: Lead procurement for electrical/electronic components, C-parts, and indirect materials. Develop and implement comprehensive category strategies aligned with organizational business objectives. * Category support: Collaborate seamlessly with global and regional category team to synchronize local operations and achieve overarching procurement and category goals. * Market research: Conduct supply market analyses to identify emerging opportunities, map supplier capacity and capability, and continuously optimize sourcing strategies. * Supplier management: Rigorously assess supplier capacity, capability, performance, and risk profiles. Strengthen strategic supplier relationships and cultivate resilient, long-term partnerships. * Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with R&D, Engineering, and external vendors to streamline New Product Introductions (NPI) and efficiently resolve technical manufacturing challenges. * Cost optimization: Lead cost-reduction and localization initiatives, strictly monitor commodity price variances, and manage savings/localization budgets. * Compliance: Ensure absolute adherence to corporate procurement policies, governance frameworks, standard operating procedures, and ethical sourcing standards. * Performance reporting: Prov

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