About River River is a design company building multi-utility products.

Our flagship product River Indie, #SUVofScooters, is designed to help you get things done. Engineered to be a dependable ally on your road to success.

We’re a 1000+ team headquartered in Bengaluru – backed by marquee international investors, with mobility-focused funds linked to Yamaha Motors, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota VC, Trucks Venture Capital, Mitsui & Co. Ltd, Marubeni Ventures Inc., Lowercarbon Capital, and Maniv Mobility.

Key Responsibilities
Drive strategic relationships with contract manufacturers, managing quotes, NPI (Recent Product Introduction), ramp-up schedules, yield optimization, and batch delivery
Evaluate Bill of Materials (BOMs), identify second-source components to mitigate supply chain risks, and resolve component obsolescence (EOL) issues
Leverage existing network of chipmakers, authorized distributors, and local/global component vendors to secure competitive pricing, lead times, and allocation access
Negotiate unit costs,



MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity), and payment terms while maintaining optimal buffer inventory
Collaborate closely with internal hardware engineering teams to evaluate technical datasheets and alternative components without compromising product performance

Ideal Candidate
5 - 8 years in electronics sourcing, technical procurement, or supply chain within the EMS/hardware manufacturing domain
Solid understanding of active/passive components, microcontrollers, power management ICs, PCBs, and SMT manufacturing processes
Established relationships with key component distributors (e.g., Arrow, Avnet, Mouser, Future Electronics) and regional EMS providers
Advanced BOM analysis skills, cost modeling, and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Supply Chain Management, or a related technical field

📌 Manager Strategic Sourcing Electrical Bengaluru
🏢 River
📍 Bengaluru