General Manager - Sourcing

BW Forsyth PartnersT LLC

Gandhinagar, India
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Machined and fabricated components sourcing
Supplier reliability and performance management
Global engineering and quality standards
** Barry-Wehmiller seeks a General Manager for Sourcing in Gandhinagar, India, to lead strategic sourcing operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure operational excellence. The role demands extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, particularly in machined and fabricated components, and offers a collaborative work environment focused on personal and professional growth. **

Job Summary

  • This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence for a sourcing portfolio supporting ~$10M in sales.
  • Key responsibilities include identifying, qualifying, and developing high-quality suppliers across India for various components and capital equipment parts, while ensuring they meet global engineering and quality standards.
  • The position requires leading, mentoring, and developing a team of 20 sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and innovation, and aligning sourcing efforts with business goals.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** Barry-Wehmiller seeks a General Manager for Sourcing in Gandhinagar, India, to lead strategic sourcing operations, manage supplier relationships, and ensure operational excellence. The role demands extensive experience in procurement and vendor management, particularly in machined and fabricated components, and offers a collaborative work environment focused on personal and professional growth. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Machined and fabricated components sourcing
  • Supplier reliability and performance management
  • Global engineering and quality standards
  • Cost optimization and efficiency improvements
  • Team leadership and development

Nice-to-have

  • People-centric leadership
  • Purpose-driven growth
  • Innovative solutions
  • Agile and outcome-driven teams

Key Requirements

  • 20+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor development
  • Expertise in machined and fabricated components for capital equipment
  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in India
  • Experience managing sourcing portfolios of $5M+
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field

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