Department: Purchase

Experience:
4–6 Years Industry Preference: Electric Vehicles, Automotive, Auto Components, Power Electronics Reporting To: Head – Materials

Location:
Thoraipakkam -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Job Description
To manage sourcing, supplier development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, and timely procurement of electrical and electronic components for EV motor, motor controller, and gearbox manufacturing. The role requires a robust understanding of electrical/electronic components, supplier capabilities, cost structures, and automotive quality requirements to ensure competitive pricing, reliable supply, and sustainable business profitability. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. Electrical & Electronic Component Sourcing
• Source and procure electrical and electronic components for EV motors, motor controllers, and related EV systems.
• Handle sourcing of components such as:
• Power semiconductors: MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC devices and power modules.
• Electronic components: capacitors, resistors, diodes, ICs and gate drivers.
• PCB assemblies, connectors, wiring harnesses and terminals.
• Sensors, relays, fuses, contactors and protection components.
• Magnet wire, permanent magnets, electrical steel laminations and insulation materials.
• Cooling components, busbars and other electrical/mechanical parts used in EV systems.
• Identify technically capable suppliers, evaluate quotations and develop alternate sources.
• Coordinate with R&D;, design, quality and manufacturing teams for component selection, validation and supplier approval. B. Cost Optimization & Commercial Negotiation
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, tooling costs, minimum order quantities, lead times and commercial conditions.
• Conduct should-cost analysis and price benchmarking using BOMs, material costs, conversion costs and market quotations.
• Drive VA/VE initiatives and localization of imported components.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality, reliability or performance.
• Support target costing and product cost improvement initiatives for new and existing EV products.
• Track commodity price movements, foreign exchange exposure and supplier price revisions. D. Procurement Planning & Delivery




• Ensure material availability based on production plans, customer schedules and new product launches.
• Manage purchase orders, delivery schedules, open-order tracking and supplier follow-ups.
• Monitor lead times, MOQ, inventory levels and excess/obsolete stock risks.
• Coordinate with planning, stores, production and finance teams to prevent line stoppages.
• Support material planning for prototype builds, validation trials and customer pilot orders. E. New Product Development (NPD) Sourcing
• Participate in new EV product development from the concept and prototype stages.
• Obtain early supplier quotations and support BOM cost estimation.
• Coordinate sample procurement, component validation and PPAP/APQP documentation, where applicable.
• Support engineering changes, alternate component approvals and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Ensure sourcing readiness before pilot production and mass-production launch. F. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management
• Coordinate with supplier quality and engineering teams on component defects and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable customer, automotive and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor component obsolescence, counterfeit risks, semiconductor availability and supply-chain disruptions.
• Support traceability, change-control and supplier documentation requirements. 3. Educational Qualification
• B.
E./B.
Tech in Electrical, Electronics, ECE, EEE, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant procurement or supply-chain certification is an added advantage. 4. Experience & Technical Competencies
• 4–6 years of experience in procurement or strategic sourcing, preferably in EVs, automotive electronics, power electronics or electrical equipment.
• Hands-on experience sourcing electrical and electronic components.
• Understanding of electronic BOMs, component specifications, datasheets, voltage/current ratings, thermal requirements and component lifecycles.




• Working knowledge of supplier qualification, cost breakdowns, negotiation and alternate sourcing.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, RoHS and REACH requirements, as applicable.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with engineering, quality, manufacturing and finance teams. 5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Purchase cost reduction: Achieve an agreed annual cost reduction target, typically 3–5% on addressable spend, subject to commodity movements and business conditions.
• Supplier on-time delivery: Target at least 95%.
• Material availability: Zero production stoppages attributable to buyer-controlled procurement failures.
• Alternate source development: Develop qualified alternate sources for agreed critical components.
• NPD sourcing readiness: Complete sourcing and supplier nomination as per project milestones.
• Purchase price variance: Maintain and report actual purchase prices against approved target costs.
• Inventory control: Reduce excess, obsolete and slow-moving procurement-related inventory.
• Commercial compliance: Ensure purchase orders follow approved prices, terms and authorization limits.
• Localization: Deliver agreed localization and import-substitution targets. 6. Essential Behavioral Competencies
• Strong commercial negotiation and analytical skills.
• Technical curiosity and the ability to understand engineering requirements.
• Ownership, urgency and a proactive approach to supplier follow-up.
• Data-driven decision-making and disciplined documentation.
• Cross-functional collaboration and effective communication.
• Ethical sourcing practices and sound commercial judgment. 7. Preferred Candidate Profile A technically strong buyer who can understand EV electrical and electronic components, challenge supplier quotations, identify cost-reduction opportunities, develop alternate suppliers and ensure uninterrupted material availability. The candidate should combine engineering understanding with commercial acumen and be comfortable working in a fast-growing EV business environment. Success in this role means: Lower component costs, dependable supply, faster NPD sourcing, reduced supply-chain risk and improved EV product profitability.

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