Introduce, develop, and continuously improve best-in-class sourcing techniques, strategies, incentives and practices with a focus on risk management and project savings
Evaluate BOM, negotiate with key BOM suppliers and optimize it further, drive localization for various E-BOM, P-BOM and M-BOM components
Develop leading metrics and indices to manage supply/demand including commodity pricing, interest rates, exchange rates, manufacturing capacity and other market signals
Collaborate with suppliers to optimize the total cost of ownership
Benchmark the best practices while proposing any sourcing decisions
Experience Required:
5-12 years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement of various Electronic Devices, IT hardware, software including strategic supplier selection, contracting, software strategy planning and costing, ODM/OEM shortlisting
Mandatory experience of driving RFPs, negotiations, BOM level costing, purchase order management, contracts negotiation, supplier management, project management, E-Sourcing (Oracle/SAP)
Strong experience of procuring smart/electronic/telecom devices