Job Description
– SCM Lead Position: SCM Lead – Automotive Product Development

Experience:
10–15+ years Industry: Automotive / EV / Automotive Electronics Function: Supply Chain Management / New Product Development 1. Role Summary We are looking for an experienced SCM Lead to drive end-to-end supply chain activities for automotive product development and production programs. The role will be responsible for supplier identification, sourcing, RFQ management, commercial negotiation, localization, supplier development, APQP/PPAP coordination, prototype procurement, and production readiness. The candidate should have strong experience working with engineering, quality, manufacturing, program management and suppliers to ensure timely launch of automotive products with the required cost, quality and delivery (QCD) targets. 2.

Key Responsibilities
A. New Product Development – SCM
• Lead SCM activities from concept → prototype → validation → PPAP → SOP.
• Develop sourcing strategy for new automotive products.
• Identify and qualify potential suppliers for:
• Mechanical components
• Sheet metal / die-cast / injection-moulded parts
• PCBAs and electronic components
• Harnesses and connectors
• Motors and power electronics
• Sensors and communication modules
• Battery / EV components
• Packaging and tooling
• Prepare and manage RFQ/RFI/RFQ comparison processes.
• Work closely with engineering to understand BOM, specifications, drawings and technical requirements.
• Ensure supplier nomination is aligned with project cost and timeline. B. Supplier Development & Management
• Develop and maintain an approved supplier base.
• Evaluate suppliers based on technical capability, capacity, quality, cost and delivery.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and audits along with Quality/Engineering teams.
• Drive supplier development and capacity enhancement.
• Establish supplier performance metrics and review mechanisms.
• Manage supplier escalations and recovery plans. C. APQP / PPAP
• Coordinate supplier APQP activities.
• Track supplier deliverables including:
• DFM/DFA feedback
• Process Flow
• PFMEA
• Control Plan
• MSA
• Capability studies
• Trial runs




• PPAP documentation
• Ensure supplier PPAP approval before SOP.
• Work closely with SQE, Design, Manufacturing and Quality teams for issue closure. D. Prototype & Development Procurement
• Ensure timely procurement of prototype components for engineering builds.
• Manage prototype, EVT/DVT/PVT and validation build requirements.
• Develop quick-turn suppliers for low-volume prototype requirements.
• Track critical-path components and highlight risks to Program Management.
• Coordinate tooling, fixtures and development components. E. Cost & Commercial Management
• Drive should-cost analysis and cost benchmarking.
• Negotiate component pricing, tooling cost, MOQ and payment terms.
• Identify VA/VE and cost-reduction opportunities.
• Drive annual cost reduction and localization initiatives.
• Maintain target BOM cost and sourcing cost.
• Analyze BOM cost, supplier quotations and cost breakdowns. F. Localization
• Develop localization strategy for imported components.
• Identify Indian suppliers capable of meeting automotive quality requirements.
• Drive localization of mechanical, electrical and electronic components.
• Work with engineering teams to identify alternate/local components without compromising product performance. G. Supply Risk Management
• Identify single-source and high-risk components.
• Develop alternate suppliers and second-source strategies.
• Monitor:
• Capacity constraints
• Long-lead components
• Raw-material risks
• Geopolitical risks
• Semiconductor availability
• Supplier financial risks
• Develop contingency and recovery plans for critical suppliers. 3. Cross-Functional Responsibilities The SCM Lead will work closely with: Function SCM Lead Interaction Engineering BOM, drawings, specifications, DFM/DFA Program Management Project timeline, milestones,



sourcing status Quality / SQE Supplier quality, APQP, PPAP, audits Manufacturing Process capability, capacity, production readiness Finance Cost, payment terms, budgets R&D; Prototype and development requirements Testing/Validation Build schedules and component availability Suppliers Development, cost, quality and delivery 4. Key Deliverables / KPIs
• 100% on-time prototype component availability
• Supplier nomination as per project milestone
• Supplier OTD ≥ 95%
• Supplier PPM reduction
• PPAP completion before SOP
• BOM cost achievement vs target
• Annual cost reduction / VA-VE
• Localization percentage
• Reduction in single-source components
• Supplier capacity readiness before SOP
• Zero critical supply interruptions during launch 5. Required Technical & Functional Skills Mandatory:
• 10–15+ years of SCM / sourcing experience in automotive.
• Strong experience in NPD / NPI automotive programs.
• Good knowledge of APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949.
• Robust supplier development and negotiation skills.
• Experience handling BOM, RFQ, sourcing and cost analysis.
• Good understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
• Experience with prototype and production sourcing.
• Strong project management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills. Good to Have:
• EV / automotive electronics experience.
• Experience with PCB/PCBA, ECU, BMS, motor controller, sensors and harnesses.
• Knowledge of electronics component procurement and semiconductor supply chain.
• Experience with ERP/SAP and PLM systems.
• Knowledge of DFM/DFA and value engineering.
• Experience with international/global suppliers. 6. Ideal Candidate Profile An ideal candidate should be capable of independently managing: Engineering BOM → Supplier Identification → RFQ → Technical Evaluation → Commercial Negotiation → Supplier Nomination → Tooling → Prototype → APQP → PPAP → SOP → Production Supply The person should be hands-on, commercially strong and technically capable of understanding automotive components, rather than being limited to transactional purchasing.

📌 SCM Lead – Automotive Product Development (Chennai)
🏢 F. Robin Technologies | A Division of F. Robin Group
📍 Chennai