Senior Engineer-Sourcing 1

Eaton · Puducherry

  • Experience3–7 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Posted1 Oct 2026
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About Eaton

Eaton is hiring in Puducherry in energy utilities. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

Skills

  • Strategic sourcing
  • Sheet metal
  • Supplier management
  • Negotiation
  • SAP
  • Oracle
  • Supplier performance management
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Engineering

The role

A strategic sourcing specialist at an industrial equipment company develops sourcing strategies for sheet metal, supplier management, and SAP, negotiates with suppliers, and drives procurement and supplier performance improvements.

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:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management,

2. 3 to 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement.

Skills:

1. Proven expertise in sourcing: sheet metal.

2. Strong negotiation, analytical, and supplier management skills.

3. Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.

4. Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.