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.