Sr. Vendor Development Engineer

Designation: Sr.Vendor Development Engineer

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 6–10 Years

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Vendor Development Engineer who will be responsible for identifying, developing, and managing suppliers for mechanical, electro-mechanical commodities, and PCB assembly requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, costing, and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Development & Management
  
  • Identify, evaluate, and develop new vendors in alignment with business objectives.
  • Assess supplier capabilities through periodic audits to ensure quality, cost, and delivery standards are met.
  • Establish long-term vendor relationships while ensuring continuous performance improvement.
• Costing & Negotiation
  
  • Evaluate manufacturing processes and prepare accurate tooling/product cost estimations.
  • Conduct cost negotiations with suppliers for competitive pricing and favorable payment terms.
• Quality & Process Compliance
  
  • Ensure vendors comply with quality tools and processes such as PPAP, APQP, PSW, and other relevant procedures.
  • Collaborate with the internal Quality team to standardize procedures and address quality concerns.
• Delivery & Coordination
  
  • Coordinate with vendors for on-time delivery of materials and components.
  • Work closely with internal teams (Quality, Procurement, Engineering) to resolve supplier-related issues.
• Mandatory Skill Set
  
  • Strong negotiation skills
  • In-depth knowledge of mechanical processes
  • Understanding of quality procedures (PPAP, APQP, PSW, etc.)
  • Effective communication and coordination skills
• Desired Skill Set
  
  • Strong team player
  • Willingness to travel frequently for supplier audits and development activities