CERTIFIED ENGINEERING PROCUREMENT LEADER

(Luxury, Supercar, Hybrid & Electric Vehicle Engineering Solutions)

 

Department Reporting To Engineering Procurement & Global Supply Laboratory Founder & CEO

Location Employment  - Mumbai

 

Full Time

Compensation:  ₹18–24 LPA + Performance & Vendor Development Incentives

 

  The company is a leading luxury & supercar service centre established in 1989, building an engineering-driven automotive laboratory focused on diagnosis, technology, precision and quality.

 Engineering Procurement is a strategic function ensuring every sourced component improves repair quality, vehicle safety, customer satisfaction and profitability.

 

 Lead India's most advanced Engineering Procurement ecosystem for Luxury, Supercar, Hybrid and Electric Vehicles by sourcing technically correct, genuine, traceable, VIN-compatible, software-compatible and cost-effective components delivered on time. 

 

 An Engineering Procurement Leader—not a traditional Purchase Manager—with expertise in luxury vehicles, global sourcing, technical validation, supplier development, commercial negotiation and long-term supplier partnerships. 

 

 10–20 years (Preferred 12–18 years) in Luxury Automotive, OEM, Premium Parts Distribution or Engineering Procurement.

 Preferred Age: 35–50 years (exceptional candidates may be considered). 

 

 B.E. Mechanical / Automobile Engineering OR Diploma in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering.

 MBA in Supply Chain or Operations preferred.

 Professional Procurement Certification will be an added advantage. 

 

 Engineering procurement • Global sourcing • Technical validation • Supplier development • Cost optimisation • Genuine parts sourcing • VIN compatibility • Software compatibility • Inventory planning • Cross-functional coordination • Commercial negotiation • Quality assurance. 

 

 Key Competencies

 

 Source technically correct components based on engineering specifications and OEM requirements.  

 Ensure procurement decisions support accurate diagnosis, quality repairs, vehicle safety, and workshop efficiency.  

 Collaborate with technical teams to identify engineering solutions for complex repair requirements.  

 

 Identify and develop reliable domestic and international suppliers for luxury, supercar, hybrid, and electric vehicle components.

 Evaluate global sourcing opportunities to ensure availability, quality, competitive pricing, and timely delivery.  

 Maintain strong relationships with OEMs, authorized distributors, and international vendors.  

 

 Verify the technical suitability of every component before procurement.  

 Ensure compatibility with vehicle specifications, engineering drawings, and OEM repair procedures.  

 Minimize procurement errors through detailed technical assessment.  

 

 Identify, evaluate, onboard, and continuously develop high-performing suppliers.  

 Monitor supplier performance based on quality, delivery, responsiveness, and commercial competitiveness.  

 Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers.  

 

 Negotiate competitive pricing while maintaining product quality and authenticity.  

 Identify cost-saving opportunities through strategic sourcing, vendor consolidation, and process improvements.  

 Balance procurement costs without compromising engineering standards or customer satisfaction.  

 

 Ensure procurement of genuine OEM or OEM-approved replacement components.  

 Eliminate counterfeit, substandard, or unauthorized parts from the supply chain.  

 Maintain complete traceability and authenticity of all purchased components.  

 

 Verify all components using the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to ensure exact fitment.  

 Prevent incorrect part procurement by validating model year, variant, and production specifications.  

 Coordinate with OEM parts catalogues and technical databases.  

 

 Ensure procured electronic components are compatible with vehicle software versions and control modules.  

 Verify coding, programming, calibration, and software update requirements before procurement.  

 Coordinate with diagnostic engineers to confirm software integration requirements.  

 

 Maintain optimum inventory levels for fast-moving, critical, and high-value engineering components.

 Analyse consumption trends, lead times, and demand forecasts to optimize stock availability.  

 Reduce inventory carrying costs while preventing stock shortages.   

 

 Work closely with Service Advisors, Diagnostic Engineers, Workshop Managers, Inventory, Finance, and Quality teams.  

 Ensure timely procurement to support workshop productivity and customer delivery commitments.  

 Facilitate effective communication across departments to resolve procurement-related issues.  

 

 Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, logistics, delivery schedules, and service agreements.  

 Secure the best commercial value while maintaining strong supplier relationships.  

 Prepare and manage contracts, purchase agreements, and supplier performance reviews.  

 

 Ensure all procured components comply with OEM quality standards and technical specifications.  

 Conduct supplier quality evaluations and monitor product performance.  

 Implement corrective actions to address quality issues and continuously improve procurement processes.