Role: Supplier Manager - Castings & Forgings

Location: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

Reporting to: Commodity Lead Casting & Forgings, Supply Chain

Team Name: Casting & Forgings (under Mechanical BTP - Supply Chain)

About the Team and the Role :

The Casting & Forgings team at Ather is responsible for building a robust and competitive supply chain for our innovative electric vehicles, ensuring part quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery. This role is for a specialized Manager for sourcing and managing the supply chain for critical Castings & Forgings components who will oversee the long-term supply continuity, performance, and cost management of the established supplier base for the Hosur/Auric production line, particularly after the SOP+3 stabilization period.

Responsibilities

● Stabilize supply (SOP+3), ensure long-term continuity for the Hosur line, and partner with Engineering to qualify second sources to mitigate single-source risks.

● Maintain and review a rolling 12-month Hosur spend forecast monthly, ensuring accurate raw material (RM) indexing and reconciling Purchase Price Variance (PPV) and invoice discrepancies quarterly with Finance.

● Execute Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VAVE) and Material Cost Productivity (MCP) by launching at least two cost-saving projects quarterly, while negotiating volume discounts and extended payment terms.

● Audit contract compliance, initiate renegotiations or renewals 120 days prior to expiration, and oversee annual supplier base segmentation approvals with the Category Lead and CPO.

● Manage technical handover documentation from Development Sourcing,



archive risks, and assist Audit/Compliance with EHSS and statutory check documentation.

● Lead Quarterly Periodic Business Reviews (PBRs) with top suppliers to track On-Time Delivery (OTD), Quality PPM, and cost, driving formal Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for non-compliant suppliers.

● Coordinate with Manufacturing and Quality to resolve line-down or quality incidents, and present a monthly Supply Risk Dashboard covering constraints and geopolitics to senior management.

● Lead weekly team meetings, set annual targets for cost reduction, inventory turns, and supplier risk, and drive team capability through coaching, technical mentorship, competency training, and performance reviews.

Experience and Qualifications

● Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Production preferred).

● 6+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector focusing on Castings and Forgings commodities.

Must Have Competencies

- Strategic management of long-term supplier relationships and supplier performance reviews.
- End-to-end cost management, including raw material indexing, spend analysis, and cost reduction initiatives.




- Demand and supply fulfillment planning to maintain uninterrupted production continuity.
- Commercial contract negotiation, closure, and RFQ management with suppliers. Good to Have Competencies
- Technical and commercial understanding of Castings and Forgings commodities.
- Deep knowledge of the established supplier ecosystem for Castings and Forgings.
- Application of Quality Management Systems, AIAG manuals, APQP, and PPAP frameworks.
- Utilization of SAP for supply chain, procurement, and financial reconciliation workflows.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally.

Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal chance employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.

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