We’re seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to assist our order management group in managing the materials purchasing process and negotiating with suppliers.
Responsibilities:
Vendor Development & Management
- To develop & qualify supplier by providing him the necessary support. Address product as well as field quality issues by coordinating with Suppliers as well as internal functions like R&D, Quality, Sales function.
Costing and Cost Control
- Cost Estimation, costing & Drive cost reduction by a teardown of critical components. Ensure complete and accurate flow-down of specifications on all POs to suppliers across all commodities and provide a list of shortages. Prepare send and pricing reports. Negotiate pricing on an order-by-order basis.
Saving
- To initiate, implement and monitor cost saving by using various levers of negotiation. Work on cost optimization of the Product by connecting the R&D Team with different suppliers & proposing alternatives to optimize cost.
Timely implementation of Projects
- To coordinate with the New Product development teams & suppliers for timely implementation of projects.
Supplier Management
- To develop and manage suppliers on techno-commercial aspects. Track and ensure on time delivery of materials, and provide regular updates to Planning and Project/Inventory Coordinators.
Excess Inventory Liquidation -
To sell off the excess component inventory lying at the EMS & optimize the excess inventory cost.
Must -Have-Requirements
Minimum of 5-year experience in a supply chain or purchasing role.
PCB, BOM and component sourcing experience.
Experience managing suppliers.
Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
Analytical and structured
Impeccable written and verbal communication.
Proven multi-tasking abilities.
Experience in procurement and negotiation.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Excellent command of Google Suite Tools (i.e. spreadsheets, ppt)
Nice -to -have Requirements
Good at building professional relationships across all levels of an organization.
Knowledge of strategic SCM processes.
Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are a plus.
A good network of component manufacturers/suppliers, distributors & stock listers.
Experience : 5-10 Years
Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru
Preference : EMS or Supplier Background
