(Senior) Engineer/Assistant Manager, Sourcing (ARF)

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Job posting end date: 07/16/2026

We are looking for an (Senior) Engineer, Sourcing (ARF) to join our Sourcing team in Alwar, India. In this role, you will be responsible for strategic sourcing activities for machining, casting, and forging commodities, contributing to cost competitiveness, supplier capability, and reliable sourcing execution for ARF operations.

This role is based in Alwar, India. The role also requires travel, mainly to supplier locations and other relevant business sites as needed.

What you’ll do

Identify and evaluate suppliers for machining, casting, and forging commodities

Manage Request for Quotation processes, ensuring cost-effective procurement aligned with technical requirements

Perform zero-based costing and activity-based costing for machining, forging, and casting commodities

Calculate machining cycle times, welding costs, machine hour rates, and related cost elements

Handle purchase requisition to purchase order activities, including standard and service purchase orders

Conduct supplier audits to assess capabilities, quality compliance, and adherence to timelines

Collaborate with Engineering and Quality teams on new product development activities

Negotiate supplier contracts and agreements to secure favorable terms

What you’ll bring

Relevant experience in casting, forging, and machining commodities, typically gained over 4–8 years in a sourcing or procurement role

B.Tech degree in Mechanical Engineering or a relevant equivalent qualification

Experience with machining processes such as CNC, vertical turning lathe, vertical machining center, horizontal machining center, boring, and milling

Understanding of castings, welding techniques for casting, and heat treatment processes

Knowledge of international standards, certifications, supplier quality, and compliance requirements

Familiarity with tools such as AutoCAD, nesting software, advanced Excel, and SAP Materials Management module

Problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to work with people at different levels and backgrounds

Collaborative and engaged team player with a thoughtful approach to day-to-day work

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We review applications on an ongoing basis and may begin interviews before the application deadline.

We recognize that highly capable candidates may hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification. You may be exactly the right candidate for the role.

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Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change.

Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki.

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