Sourcing Manager - Power Electronics Products Central Inverters EV Charger Rail Propulsions System MV LV Drives BESS Location Bangalore Reporting To Head - Sourcing Head Supply Chain Procurement Operations Role Purpose The Sourcing Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing supplier development cost optimization and supply assurance for high-power and mission-critical power electronics products including solar central inverters EV Charger AC-DC DC-DC Converter Traction Converters Medium-voltage drives The role ensures cost competitiveness supply continuity quality and technology alignment across global and localized supply chains Key Responsibilities 1 Strategic Sourcing Category Management Define and execute category sourcing strategies for power electronics and electromechanical components Lead RFQs RFAs cost benchmarking and supplier negotiations Establish long-term agreements LTA LTC with strategic suppliers Manage global and regional sourcing to balance cost risk and lead time 2 Component Technology Coverage Power Electronics components IGBT modules SiC MOSFETs gate drivers Power stacks phase modules laminated busbars Magnetics Inverter duty Transformer DC link film capacitors electrolytic capacitors snubbers Thermal Mechanical components like Heat sinks cold plates liquid cooling systems Cabinets enclosures skid structures IP54-IP65 Electrical Protection devices like ACB MCCB VCB contactors fuses relays MV switchgear interfaces Control Auxiliary Electronics Control PCBs sensing devices SMPS fans harnesses 3 Supplier Development Localization Identify qualify and onboard global and local suppliers Drive localization dual sourcing and supplier risk mitigation Conduct supplier audits technical quality capacity ESG Work closely with R D Quality and Manufacturing for PPAP APQP 4 Cost Management Value Engineering Own cost reduction roadmaps for inverter drive and propulsion platforms Perform should-cost analysis and cost breakdowns Lead VA VE workshops with suppliers and internal teams Track commodity indices copper aluminium semiconductors 5 New Product Introduction NPI Support Engage early with R D and system engineering during architecture definition Influence design-to-cost and design-for-supply decisions Support sourcing readiness for current platforms and variants 6 Supply Assurance Risk Management Manage long-lead items power semiconductors magnetics MV components Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and obsolescence Monitor supplier KPIs OTD PPM responsiveness capacity utilization 7 Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Manufacturing Planning on capacity and inventory optimization Support Sales Bid teams with cost inputs for tenders and projects Interface with Quality Service for field failure resolution and supplier corrective actions Key Performance Indicators KPIs BOM cost reduction Supplier OTD and lead-time reduction Localization ratio Inventory turns Supplier quality performance PPM Cost savings vs target Education Bachelor s degree in Electrical Electronics Power Electronics Mechanical Engineering MBA PG Diploma in Supply Chain preferred Experience Sourcing Manager 3-8 years in sourcing procurement of power electronics drives traction converter inverter systems Experience with MV LV equipment and high-power converters preferred Exposure to global supplier ecosystems and semiconductor sourcing Skills Competencies Strong understanding of power electronics BOMs and cost drivers Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications ERP experience SAP Oracle similar Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience with Solar Central Inverter MV drives Rail Propulsion System LV and MV VFD cabinets system Knowledge of IEC UL IEEE standards Familiarity with Make-in-India localization programs

📌 Sourcing Manager – Power Electronics Products (Bengaluru)
🏢 Larsen and Toubro
📍 Bengaluru