1. Strategic Semiconductor Sourcing • Develop and execute sourcing strategies and category roadmaps for semiconductors and active/passive electronic components.

- Drive TCO reduction, second-sourcing, alternate part qualification and cost optimization.
- Align sourcing strategies with vehicle programs, BOM forecasts and business requirements.
- Ensure the right balance of cost, quality, delivery, allocation and supply continuity in a constrained-supply market.
- Semiconductor &
- Electronics Category Sourcing Lead sourcing for critical semiconductor and electronic categories including:
- Microcontrollers (MCUs), processors and SoCs • Power semiconductors MOSFETs, IGBTs, diodes and power management ICs • Analog, mixed-signal and interface ICs • Memory (Flash/EEPROM/RAM) and sensors • PCB / PCBA and passive components (resistors, capacitors, inductors) • Battery Management System (BMS) and motor controller ICs Solid understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, distribution channels, allocation cycles and PCB/box-build processes is preferred.
- Supplier &
- Distributor Management • Identify, evaluate and onboard semiconductor manufacturers (OEMs/foundries), authorized distributors and franchised partners.
- Conduct technical, commercial, capacity and financial evaluations/audits of suppliers and distributors.
- Build strategic relationships with key semiconductor OEMs and distributors to secure allocation and priority supply.
- Manage franchise vs. broker-market sourcing decisions, ensuring authenticity and traceability of components.
- Monitor supplier performance through cost, quality, delivery, lead-time and allocation-responsiveness KPIs.
- Costing &
- Negotiation • Lead RFQ/RFI, quotation analysis and commercial negotiations with OEMs and distributors.




- Develop should-cost models and TCO analysis specific to semiconductor pricing trends and market cycles.
- Negotiate pricing, allocation commitments, payment terms, lead times and long-term supply agreements (LTSAs).
- Drive annual cost-reduction, price-erosion tracking and value-engineering initiatives.
- Purchase, Allocation &
- Supply Execution • Ensure timely and accurate PO release for semiconductor components against production and NPD requirements.
- Track lead times, allocation status, open POs and shipment schedules closely given typical semiconductor lead-time volatility.
- Coordinate with Planning, Production, Stores, Finance, R&D;, Engineering and Quality teams to prevent line-down situations.
- Ensure uninterrupted component availability, proactively managing allocation risk and buffer/safety-stock strategy.
- NPD, Quality &
- Component Qualification • Work with R&D;, Design and Engineering teams on component specifications, cross-referencing and supplier selection.
- Coordinate component qualification, PCN (Product Change Notice) management, APQP and PPAP with Quality/SQA teams.
- Support supplier audits, obsolescence/EOL management and corrective actions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality and reliability standards, including IATF 16949 and AEC-Q for automotive-grade components.
- Contract &
- Risk Management • Manage and negotiate MSA, NDA, LTSAs and distributor/franchise agreements.
- Identify risks related to allocation shortages, single sourcing, geopolitical/export-control exposure and logistics disruption.
- Develop dual-sourcing, second-source qualification, alternate-part cross-referencing and contingency plans for critical semiconductor components.
- Monitor global semiconductor market trends, lead-time indices and price movements to inform proactive risk mitigation.

📌 Senior Lead - Strategic Sourcing - Electronics (Gandhinagar)
🏢 Samarth E-mobility
📍 Gandhinagar