JOB DESCRIPTION

Assistant Manager / Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Imports

Automotive | EV | Electrical & Electronic Components

Department: Supply Chain Management / Strategic Sourcing
Experience: 7–12 Years
Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech – Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile Engineering

Role Objective

To manage domestic and international sourcing, vendor development, imports, commercial negotiations and regulatory compliance for automotive and EV components, ensuring competitive cost, quality and uninterrupted supplies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

- Source automotive electrical and electronic components, including wiring harnesses, copper/aluminium busbars, connectors, contactors, relays, fuses, PCBs, BMS, VCU, OBC and battery components.
- Identify, develop and qualify domestic and international suppliers, particularly from China, Europe and Southeast Asia.
- Handle RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations, cost reduction, localization and alternate vendor development.
- Manage supplier performance based on QCDS, PPAP/APQP requirements and supply agreements.

2. Imports & Regulatory Compliance

- Independently manage end-to-end imports, international logistics, customs clearance and coordination with CHA/freight forwarders.
- Hands-on knowledge of Dangerous Goods (DG) handling, particularly lithium-ion cells/batteries, including UN38.3, SDS/MSDS, IATA and IMDG regulations.
- Updated knowledge of DGFT, CBIC/Customs, BIS/QCO, WPC, EPR, FEMA/RBI and applicable government import regulations.
- Knowledge of HS classification, customs duties, IGST, FTA advantages, Certificates of Origin and import documentation.

3. International Commercial & Payment Terms





- Thorough understanding of INCOTERMS 2020 – EXW, FCA, FOB, CFR, CIF, CPT, CIP, DAP and DDP.
- Strong knowledge of international payment terms – Advance TT, LC at Sight, Usance LC, DP, DA, CAD, SBLC, Open Account and supplier credit.
- Negotiate pricing, credit terms, freight, insurance, warranties and long-term supply agreements.
- Evaluate landed cost, foreign exchange exposure and working capital impact.

4. Procurement & Supply Chain Management

- Manage purchase orders, material planning, shipment schedules, inventory and supplier delivery commitments.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance and Logistics to ensure uninterrupted supplies.
- Drive cost optimization, supplier quality improvement, localization and supply risk mitigation.

Required Skills

- Proven experience in automotive electrical/electronic component sourcing and international imports.
- Strong commercial negotiation, vendor development and landed-cost analysis skills.
- Practical knowledge of import regulations, DG cargo, INCOTERMS and international payment mechanisms.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, BOMs and technical specifications.
- Proficiency in ERP/SAP, Excel and procurement MIS.

Key Performance Indicators

Cost Reduction | Supplier OTD | Supplier Quality | Import Compliance | Inventory Optimization | Working Capital Improvement

Preferred Industry: Automotive OEM / Tier-1 / Tier-2 / EV Manufacturing / Battery Pack Manufacturing.

Added Advantage: Experience in lithium-ion battery cells, HV electrical components, wiring harnesses, busbars and DG cargo imports.

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Pay: ₹1,200,000.00 - ₹1,500,000.00 per year

Benefits:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Assistant Manager / Manager – Strategic Sourcing & Imports (India)
🏢 Jayem Automotives Private
📍 India