Role & responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

- Source and procure electronic components such as PCBAs, ICs, semiconductors, passive components, connectors, cables, displays, power supplies, sensors, batteries, and electromechanical parts.
- Develop and execute commodity sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Participate in Engineering Change Orders (ECO/ECN).
- Identify and qualify alternate suppliers to mitigate supply risks.

Supplier Management

- Evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers based on quality, cost, delivery, technology capability, and financial stability.
- Conduct supplier performance reviews and drive continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with suppliers on capacity planning, lead time reduction, and cost optimization.

Procurement & Planning

- Ensure timely procurement of materials to support production schedules and new product development.
- Monitor supplier commitments, expedite critical materials, and proactively manage shortages.
- Coordinate closely with Planning, Stores, Production, and R&D; teams.

Cost Management

- Lead commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, and long-term agreements.
- Drive annual cost reduction through value engineering, localization, alternate sourcing, and productivity initiatives.
- Monitor commodity market trends and electronic component pricing.

Quality & Compliance

- Work closely with Supplier Quality and QARA teams to ensure supplier compliance with ISO 13485 and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Review and process Supplier Product Change Notifications (PCNs), End-of-Life (EOL) notices, and alternate component approvals.




- Support supplier audits and corrective action initiatives.

SAP & Data Management

- Create and maintain Purchase Info Records, Source Lists, and vendor master data in SAP.
- Monitor procurement KPIs, inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance metrics.
- Generate procurement reports and support data-driven decision-making.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain (preferred).

Experience

- 4-6 years of experience in sourcing electronic components.
- Experience in Medical Devices, EMS, Automotive Electronics, Aerospace, or Industrial Electronics preferred.
- Hands-on experience with global sourcing and supplier management.

Technical Skills

- Robust knowledge of electronic components and their applications.
- Understanding of PCB manufacturing, PCBA, BOM structures, and EMS operations.
- Knowledge of semiconductor supply chain and lifecycle management.
- Experience with SAP (MM module), MRP, Purchase Orders, and Inventory Management.
- Good understanding of Incoterms, import logistics, and customs procedures.
- Familiarity with ISO 13485, IPC standards, RoHS, REACH, and regulatory compliance is desirable.

Key Competencies

- Strategic Sourcing
- Supplier Development
- Commercial Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Risk Management
- Inventory Optimization
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Planning and Execution

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 BPL
📍 Bengaluru