L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer in Procurement to drive global sourcing strategies and supplier development in Karnataka, India. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with a strong emphasis on supplier management and cost reduction initiatives
Job Summary
You will be responsible for driving global sourcing strategies, supplier development, and procurement execution across key commodity groups including Plastics, Sheetmetal, Machining, and Bought-out Mechanical & Electrical parts.
This role involves collaborating closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Global Sourcing teams to support product development, production continuity, and business growth.
There is an opportunity to build and scale a global supplier ecosystem and influence design, cost, and sourcing decisions at early product development stages.
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L.A. Darling Company LLC is seeking a Senior Lead Engineer in Procurement to drive global sourcing strategies and supplier development in Karnataka, India. The ideal candidate should have 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, with a strong emphasis on supplier management and cost reduction initiatives.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Global sourcing and procurement expertise
Supplier identification and qualification
Cost negotiation and reduction initiatives
Technical understanding of engineering drawings
Material planning and logistics coordination
Supplier quality and compliance management
Nice-to-have
Exposure to ferrous and non-ferrous castings
Familiarity with BIS and EU regulatory frameworks
Experience with multicultural global teams
Strong business acumen and strategic mindset
Proactive and results-oriented professional
Collaborative global team experience
Key Requirements
8–10 years sourcing experience
Minimum 3 years global sourcing experience
Bachelor’s degree in engineering
Experience with IATF 16949 and supplier quality processes
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
Proven success in supplier negotiation and strategic sourcing