Strategic Sourcing Engineer

About this role

We’re seeking a 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.

Requirements

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