Job Title: Sourcing Assistant Manager / Senior Manager

Department: Supply Chain Management

Location: Whitefield, Bangalore

Reporting To: Plant Head / Operations Director

Employment Type: Full time

Role Purpose The role is responsible for driving strategic sourcing, supplier development, and end-to-end procurement of components used in fiber optic cable assembly manufacturing. The incumbent will ensure cost competitiveness, supplier reliability, quality compliance, and uninterrupted material availability to support production and business growth.

This role requires strong domain expertise in sourcing fiber optic components such as connectors, ferrules, fiber cables, and assembly consumables, along with proven experience in managing global supplier ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international suppliers
- Lead commercial negotiations, contracts, and long-term agreements
- Drive supplier consolidation and strategic partnerships
- Supplier Development & Performance Management
- Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, and onboarding
- Establish supplier scorecards and performance review mechanisms
- Develop alternate vendors for risk mitigation and continuity planning
- Collaborate with suppliers on cost, quality, and delivery improvements
- Procurement Planning & Execution
- Work closely with planning and production teams for demand forecasting
- Ensure timely procurement aligned with production schedules
- Monitor supplier lead times, inventory levels, and material availability
- Cost Optimization & Value Engineering




- Drive cost reduction initiatives through negotiation and alternate sourcing
- Perform cost analysis and should-costing for key components
- Lead value engineering and localization initiatives
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Production, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams
- Support new product development (NPI) through supplier readiness
- Ensure seamless coordination for import/export and logistics activities
- Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies and industry standards (ISO 9001, AS9100,

etc.)
- Maintain supplier documentation, contracts, and audit records
- Support traceability and compliance requirements for telecom/aerospace products

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Administration
- Postgraduate or professional certifications in Supply Chain/Procurement (preferred)

Experience

- 7–12 years of experience in sourcing/procurement
- Experience across engineering/manufacturing industry (preferably fiber optics /

electronics / telecom components)
- Proven track record in supplier management and strategic sourcing

Required Skills

- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities
- Supplier development and audit expertise
- Knowledge of fiber optic components / precision manufacturing parts
- ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- Costing, contract management, and analytical skills
- Stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Procurement cost savings and value creation
- Supplier on-time delivery and quality performance
- Lead time reduction and inventory optimization
- Supplier base development and risk mitigation
- Material availability to meet production targets

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