Senior Manager Strategic Sourcing

Sourcing & Vendor Development

Multiple job openings for people with experience in following areas -

1. Motor, Transmission, Axle & Drivelines
2. BIW stamping & cabin parts
3. Controllers BMS, MCU, Chargers, Power Electronics
4. Supplier risk Management, Data Analytics, Digitalization , Process excellence
5. Supplier Technical Assistance & Quality Specialist
6. Program Management in Sourcing & Vendor development
7. Motor , Transmission, Axle & Drives, Controllers, Chargers, DCDC, PDU, Power Electronics, E&E
8. Cabin Chassis Welded assemblies

Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Automobile Engineering (MBA preferred).

Experience:

• 8 - 20 years of experience in sourcing and vendor development, preferably in automotive, EV, or Ancillary industries.
• Proven track record of leading supplier development and localization programs.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and supplier networks in India and overseas.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of EV components (motors, batteries, controllers, harnesses, etc.) and traditional mechanical parts.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and supplier performance management tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Cost savings & localization ratio achieved.
• Supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Vendor base development for new technologies.
• On-time sourcing support for NPD projects.
• Supplier performance improvement initiatives executed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Vendor Development

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for critical components of electric vehicles (mechanical, Transmission, electrical, and electronic systems).
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers to ensure availability of quality parts at optimal cost.
• Lead localization initiatives to reduce import dependency and total cost of ownership.
• Build partnerships with innovative suppliers in the EV ecosystem.

2. Supplier Relationship & Performance Management

• Establish and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships.
• Conduct regular supplier audits, performance reviews, and capability assessments.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (ISO, TS, IATF, etc.).

3. Cost Optimization & Negotiations

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, process improvements, and supplier consolidation.
• Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing for key parts and assemblies.
• Analyze market trends and implement best sourcing practices to improve cost competitiveness.

4. New Product Development (NPD) Support

• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, and Production teams to source and develop components for new models.
• Ensure early supplier involvement in design and prototyping phases.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate risks during NPD.

5. Systems, Processes & Reporting

• Implement digital tools for supplier evaluation, cost tracking, and performance management.
• Define and monitor departmental KPIs (Cost, Quality, Delivery, Innovation, Sustainability).
• Report progress and challenges to senior management with data-backed insights.