SOURCING NPD - FABRICATIONS

SOURCING NPD - EV ( Fabrication) Key Responsibilities Lead sourcing activities for NPD projects involving fabricated and welded components. Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for sheet metal, steel fabrication, pipe bending, and chassis assemblies. Perform detailed product costing, should-cost analysis, and Zero-Based Costing (ZBC) to achieve cost reduction targets. Conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and delivery commitments. Collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing teams during product development and localization activities. Analyze engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specifications to support sourcing decisions. Drive supplier capability assessments, process audits, and capacity evaluations. Support prototype, pilot, and production build requirements by ensuring timely supplier readiness. Monitor supplier performance related to quality, cost, delivery, and development milestones. Identify value engineering and cost optimization opportunities across fabricated components. Requirements Required Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, steel fabrication, welding, and sheet metal manufacturing processes. Experience in sourcing chassis, tubular structures, pipe bending, and fabricated automotive components. Expertise in product costing, should costing, and Zero-Based Costing methodologies. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements. Understanding of automotive or EV manufacturing processes. Experience in supplier development, localization, and NPD sourcing activities. Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems and MS Excel.