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SOURCING ENGINEER Brass Fittings | Metal Tools | Metal Stampings | Plastic Parts Department BluLabs (Engineering) | Location Jalandhar, Punjab RMX Industries is a 34-year-old, family-owned manufacturing company headquartered in Punjab, India. Specialising in high-quality rubber hoses and metal auto-retractable hose reels, RMX is the largest manufacturing exporter of general-purpose hoses and reels from India with a global presence spanning 25+ countries across the Americas, APAC, and EMEA. BluLabs is RMX's in-house engineering and product development arm responsible for new product ideation, component development, supplier qualification, and innovation across the product portfolio. BluLabs works at the intersection of engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing to build products that meet the highest quality standards for global markets. Give yourself a chance to work with the best, push your boundaries and create impact. Strive to be better than tomorrow! ORGANISATIONAL POSITIONING & REPORTING STRUCTURE Department BluLabs (Engineering) Reports To BluLabs Head Location Jalandhar, Punjab Employment Type Full-Time Experience 510 Years Works Closely With Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance Escalation Matrix >> BluLabs Head >> COO ROLE PURPOSE The Sourcing Engineer at BluLabs will be responsible for identifying, developing, qualifying, and managing reliable suppliers for Brass Fittings, Metal Tools, Metal Stampings, Plastic Injection-Moulded Parts, and related engineered components from India as well as China. This role demands a strong technical foundation in component manufacturing processes combined with sharp commercial instincts achieving the right balance of quality, cost, delivery, and supplier performance. The Sourcing Engineer will work cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, and Production to ensure timely availability of components for new product development and launches. KEY INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Supplier Sourcing & Development Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers for brass fittings, metal tools, metal stampings, plastic injection-moulded parts, and other engineered components.Develop alternate and cost-effective suppliers to reduce single-source dependency and improve supply continuity.Evaluate supplier manufacturing capabilities, capacity, quality systems, tooling infrastructure, and process controls before onboarding.Maintain an updated and structured approved supplier list with sourcing database, development status, and supplier performance records.Drive localisation initiatives to build a strong, cost-competitive domestic supply base. 2. RFQ, Costing & Commercial Negotiations Prepare and float RFQs to suppliers; obtain quotations and conduct structured technical and commercial comparisons.Negotiate component prices, tooling costs, MOQ, payment terms, lead times, freight, and all other commercial conditions.Conduct should-cost and cost-breakup analysis to benchmark supplier pricing and identify negotiation levers.Maintain cost sheets, quotation records, tooling registers, and commercial closure documentation.Drive VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) and cost-reduction initiatives through material changes, process optimisation, and supplier consolidation. 3. Sample Development & Qualification Coordinate prototype and sample development, tooling trials, first-off samples, and PPAP / FAI or equivalent approval processes.Work closely with Engineering and Quality teams during supplier selection, sample development, and formal qualification.Interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, specifications, materials, and tolerances to accurately assess supplier capability and sample quality.Ensure timely commercial closure and availability of qualified components for new product development programmes and product launches. 4. Supplier Performance & Relationship Management Monitor and review supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and responsiveness on an ongoing basis.Coordinate with Quality and Production teams to address supplier quality issues, non-conformances, and corrective actions.Build strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers ensuring long-term reliability and continuous improvement.Ensure all sourcing activities comply with RMX's procurement processes, approval frameworks, and documentation standards. REQUIRED TECHNICAL SKILLS Area Skill / Knowledge Required Brass Fittings Brass grades, machining, forging, casting, threading, plating/coating, and relevant inspection standards Metal Stampings Sheet metal processes, progressive dies, tolerances, surface finish, and material grades for stamped components Metal Tools & Tooling Dies, jigs, fixtures, moulds, tool steels, tool life management, tooling cost estimation, and maintenance Plastic Parts Injection moulding, plastic material grades, mould construction, cycle time, part defects, tooling cost, and .
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