Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing
- Manage procurement of direct materials for Wiring Harness assemblies, including connectors, contacts, cables, wires, terminals, backshells, sleeving, heat shrink, tapes, and related accessories.
- Execute RFQs, negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and lead times with approved suppliers.
- Convert approved sourcing strategies into purchase orders aligned with production schedules.

Supplier Management
- Develop and manage supplier relationships to ensure delivery performance, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier qualification, development, and issue resolution.
- Support alternate sourcing and risk-mitigation initiatives for critical components.

Planning & Execution
- Work closely with Production Planning, Stores, and Manufacturing teams to ensure material availability.
- Track open POs, follow up on deliveries, manage shortages, and expedite critical requirements.
- Support inventory optimization while balancing production continuity.

Cost & Compliance




- Drive cost-reduction initiatives through negotiation, localization, VA/VE, and long-term agreements.
- Ensure compliance with internal procurement policies, customer requirements, and industry standards (Aerospace/Defence where applicable).
- Maintain accurate procurement documentation and MIS reports.

Cross-functional Collaboration
- Partner with Engineering, Quality, and Program teams during NPI / proto builds for wiring harness programs.
- Support audits, customer visits, and internal reviews related to procurement activities.

Candidate Profile

Education
- Bachelors degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations / Commerce or related discipline.

Experience
- 7–12 years of experience in direct material procurement.
- Mandatory experience in Wiring Harness components or closely related electromechanical parts.
- Experience in manufacturing environments; aerospace/defence exposure is preferred.

Skills

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