Sourcing Manager – Electronics Specialist
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Sourcing Manager – (Supply Chain) Specialist to support our R&D and hardware engineering teams in sourcing electronic components and hardware materials. This role is crucial for managing the supplier base, ensuring the availability of high-quality components, mitigating supply risks, and enabling fast-paced innovation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
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Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers for electronic components, PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, and other R&D hardware materials.
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Lead sourcing activities including RFQs, negotiations, and supplier selection with focus on quality, cost, and lead time.
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Establish and maintain supplier contracts and service-level agreements (SLAs).
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R&D Support
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Collaborate closely with engineering and R&D teams to understand technical requirements and align sourcing strategies accordingly.
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Support prototype builds and pre-production sourcing by ensuring component availability and identifying alternates.
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Supplier & Risk Management
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Develop strong supplier relationships to support innovation, agility, and resilience.
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Monitor supplier performance, conduct audits, and manage risks related to obsolescence, single-source dependencies, and geopolitical factors.
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Cost Management
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Drive cost reduction initiatives and value engineering in collaboration with design and manufacturing teams.
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Balance cost competitiveness with minimal inventory and just-in-time delivery for R&D needs.
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Cross-functional Collaboration
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Work with internal stakeholders including R&D, Product Development, Quality, and Manufacturing teams to align sourcing goals.
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Participate in new product introduction (NPI) processes to ensure timely sourcing decisions. Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Business, or related field.
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5 - 8 years of experience in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement, in electronics, semiconductors, or hardware R&D environments.
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Strong knowledge of electronic components, BOMs, and hardware design cycles.
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Experience in managing global suppliers and navigating component shortages and lifecycle issues.
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Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and sourcing tools.
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Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment.
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Experience with NPI, ECN (Engineering Change Notification) processes, and prototyping cycles.
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Familiarity with compliance standards such as RoHS, REACH, and conflict minerals.
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Technical understanding of PCBs, embedded systems, or consumer electronics hardware.
Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter assistance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
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