The Supply Chain Manager will establish and lead a cost-competitive, high-performing India supply base to support global heavy equipment manufacturing and aftermarket operations. This role is responsible for developing a localized supplier network that meets export standards, drives cost efficiency, and supports both OEM and service parts production. The successful candidate will be a strategic sourcing expert with strong leadership and supplier management experience in the heavy equipment industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Supply Base Development
•    Establish and qualify a robust, cost-competitive India-based supplier network capable of meeting heavy equipment OEM export standards.
•    Oversee global sourcing projects in coordination and through the strategic sourcing team and process.
•    In tight coordination with quality localize production of key mechanical, hydraulic, and fabricated components to support global builds and aftermarket service parts.
•    Lead supplier onboarding, technical capability assessments, and compliance audits to ensure readiness for global programs.

Supplier Management & Negotiation
•    Oversee commercial negotiations with turnkey and component suppliers to achieve cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
•    Build and sustain long-term supplier partnerships through a structured Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) framework.
•    Monitor supplier performance metrics (OTD, PPM, cost savings, lead times) and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
•    Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies to protect continuity of supply and cost competitiveness.

Equipment Project Build Leadership
•    Ensure our budgets, timelines, and projects are set up for success by developing sourcing plans prior to award using our ProLaunch 85 process.  
•    Lead sourcing and procurement activities for India-based build projects, ensuring materials and components are delivered on time, to specification, and within budget.
•    Collaborate with engineering, operations, and logistics to align sourcing plans with production and schedules.

Team Leadership & Development
•    Recruit, develop, and manage a high-performing local supply chain team.
•    Foster a culture of accountability, problem-solving, and operational excellence.
•    Support the buyers by performing aftermarket support RFQs and escalations
•    Implement global standards and leadership work in purchasing and sourcing.
•    Serve as the India Supply Chain Leader, coordinating all central supply chain activities with the entire site.
•    Work with the global teams to optimize inventory, forecast and deliver results to inventory targets
•    Uphold Loram ICAR values and policies, and drive a culture of safety into every aspect of what we do

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:
•    Action Orientated
•    High Impact Communication
•    Interpersonal Savvy
•    Negotiation
•    Passion for Results
•    Problem solving
 

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply chain Management, business, engineering, finance, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within the heavy equipment or industrial manufacturing sector.
• Demonstrated success in supplier development, cost reduction, and export-oriented supply base creation in India.
• Proven leadership ability managing cross-functional, multicultural teams.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, machining, hydraulics, castings, and component supply chains.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, supplier scorecards, and cost analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Development
• Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
• Project & Budget Management
• Global Supply Chain Integration
• Team Leadership & Development
• Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPM/CPSM/APICS/MBA/Engineering certification or other related licenses
• General understanding of the lean/Six Sigma practices and processes

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office deskwork, requiring sitting, walking, using phone & computer
• May include up to 30% travel domestically and potential for international travel
• Can tolerate variable and sometimes challenging conditions during visits or inspections of company equipment in a railroad environment

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.