General Manager - Sourcing

BW Forsyth PartnersT LLC

Chennai, India
20+ years strategic sourcing experience
Machined and fabricated components expertise
Manage sourcing portfolio of $5m+
This role involves leading a team of 20 associates to manage a sourcing portfolio supporting approximately $10M in sales while driving cost optimization and technical excellence

Job Summary

  • This role involves leading a team of 20 associates to manage a sourcing portfolio supporting approximately $10M in sales while driving cost optimization and technical excellence.
  • The successful candidate will develop robust supplier strategies focusing on machined components, castings, forgings, and capital equipment parts across India.
  • Barry-Wehmiller offers a people-centric culture that values autonomy, flexibility, and continuous learning for individuals ready to grow their skills on impactful projects.

Matching Summary

This role involves leading a team of 20 associates to manage a sourcing portfolio supporting approximately $10M in sales while driving cost optimization and technical excellence.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 20+ years strategic sourcing experience
  • Machined and fabricated components expertise
  • Manage sourcing portfolio of $5M+
  • Lead team of 20 sourcing professionals
  • Supplier relationship management skills

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in India-based global supply chains
  • Strong commercial negotiation abilities
  • Culture of autonomy and ownership
  • Cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Growth mindset for scaling operations

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management
  • Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage supplier performance
  • Experience managing sourcing portfolios exceeding $5M
  • Technical understanding of manufacturing processes and materials
  • Willingness to travel up to 50%

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