Senior Engineer-Sourcing 1
Eaton · Puducherry
- Experience3–7 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Posted1 Oct 2026
About Eaton
Eaton is hiring in Puducherry in energy utilities. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.
Skills
- strategic sourcing
- supplier management
- Sheet metal sourcing
- negotiation
- SAP
- Oracle
- supplier qualification
- contract negotiation
The role
A procurement manager at an energy equipment company develops strategic sourcing for industrial commodities, leads supplier qualification and supplier performance, and negotiates contracts. Sheet metal sourcing and SAP support supplier capability and cost improvement.
Full job description
What You’ll Do
We are seeking a experienced sourcing specialist for key industrial commodities including mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics commodities (Sheetmetal fabrication, Machining, Forging, Casting, Transformers, Panels, electronics). The ideal candidate will have 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing and proven leadership in managing teams, driving supplier performance, and delivering cost efficiencies.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing:
Develop and execute sourcing strategies for assigned commodities. Lead supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification processes. Negotiate contracts and pricing to achieve optimal value and risk mitigation. Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to align sourcing with technical requirements. Support new product development and localization initiatives.
Supplier & Process Management
Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions. Conduct market intelligence and benchmarking. Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards. Drive continuous improvement in sourcing processes and supplier capabilities.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.
Skills
Proven expertise in sourcing: sheet metal. Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.