Oben Electric is an Indian electric two-wheeler company focused on designing, engineering and manufacturing high-performance electric motorcycles. As we scale our products and manufacturing operations, we are strengthening our strategic sourcing organisation to build a competitive and scalable supplier ecosystem.

About the Role

-We are looking for a senior Strategic Sourcing leader with 10–15 years of Automotive OEM experience to own the Aluminium Casting commodity – HPDC & GDC . The role will lead commodity strategy, supplier onboarding, cost competitiveness, strategic negotiations and sourcing for current and upcoming product programs.

Mandatory Requirement-Automotive OEM experience is mandatory.

-The candidate must have significant experience in Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Procurement within an Automotive OEM, with hands-on responsibility for Aluminium HPDC and GDC Candidates from Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, generic procurement, indirect procurement or nonautomotive industries will not be considered.

Key Responsibilities-

*Own the commodity strategy for Aluminium HPDC & GDC, including supplier selection, development, capacity planning.

Build a competitive and scalable supplier ecosystem and develop alternate/dual sources for critical components.

Lead RFQ, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations and supplier nomination.

Drive Should-Costing, Target Costing, Zero-Based Costing, VA/VE and annual cost reduction initiatives.

Own commercial negotiations for part pricing, tooling/die investment, payment terms and logistics

Develop and manage strategic suppliers across Quality,



Cost and Delivery (QCD)

Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Program teams for NPD, localisation, tooling, trials, PPAP and production readiness

Provide sourcing inputs on DFM, casting feasibility, cost and supplier capability

Monitor aluminium/raw-material trends and supplier-market dynamics to identify cost and sourcing opportunities.

Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation for business continuity. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of: HPDC | GDC | Aluminium Alloys | Die/Tooling | Casting Costing | Machining | DFM | Tool Life | Capacity & Process Capability, Die Casting Experience with motor housings, gearbox/transmission housings, structural components, covers, brackets and other aluminium cast components is highly preferred.

Ideal Candidate

10–15 years in Automotive Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Procurement.

Significant Automotive OEM experience – mandatory.

Proven ownership of Aluminium HPDC & GDC commodities.

Strong expertise in supplier development, strategic negotiations and cost management.

Hands-on experience with Should-Costing / ZBC / Target Costing / VA-VE.

Solid understanding of tooling/die commercial management. Experience in NPD sourcing, localisation and supplier development.

Strong stakeholder-management and commercial leadership skills.

- 2W / EV OEM experience preferred., Automotive OEM

Engineering degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / related discipline preferred.
- Experience managing teams / mentoring sourcing professionals will be an advantage.

📌 Strategic Sourcing Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Oben Electric
📍 Bengaluru