We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing (Electronics) professional to manage the supply chain for electronic and electrical systems and components. This role involves leading sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) to ensure quality, cost, and technology advantages.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with external technology development partners and supplier factories to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) for electronic and electrical systems and components.
- Coordinate supplier selection processes to build a supply base that delivers competitive advantages in quality, cost, delivery, and technology.
- Analyze internal and external procurement data to develop supply base strategies for major sourcing projects.
- Identify suitable suppliers by commodity and region, prepare sample RFQs, and maintain a comprehensive supplier database.
- Conduct business needs assessments, supply market analyses, and commercial risk assessments to support procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
- Develop and implement contract management plans, negotiate changes, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance to strengthen supplier relationships and improve business outcomes.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks to meet organizational obligations and maximize opportunities.
- Evaluate and award bids based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
- Work on Design for Cost initiatives with suppliers, identifying innovative solutions to optimize value.
- Establish processes for sustaining operations, including component/system build qualification and supplier site certification in alignment with ODM IQC and supplier OQC requirements.
- Facilitate knowledge transfer of manufacturing operations from mature supplier ecosystems to new geographies.
Skills Required
- Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier development within the electronics/electrical domain.
- Proven negotiation skills with a strong supplier relationship focus.
- Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistics, test process flows in electronic component manufacturing, and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) operations.
- Familiarity with system and hardware development life cycles, test programs, NPI, and HVM testing processes.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing factories or managing third-party manufacturing sites.
- Ability to interpret component and system-level requirements for new platforms and programs.
- Skilled in planning and executing manufacturing support programs for NPI, validation, and HVM stages.
- In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes for electronic components, power supplies, electromechanicals, cables & connectors, batteries, and displays.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, government taxes, and import duties.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and impactful presentations.
- Familiarity with the Indian and Asian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) ecosystem.
Qualifications
- B.Tech/BS or MS in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 10 years experience in electronics manufacturing processes.
- Exposure to working across geographies is an added advantage.
