About River
River is a design company building personal transportation for livelihood.
We focus on creating multi-utility products for those independently carving their own path. We’re building from the ground up, bringing together design, engineering and technology to solve real, everyday problems. Our signature two-wheeler, Indie – The SUV of Scooters, is built to be a dependable companion for getting things done.
Today, we’re 1,500+ people strong, headquartered in Bengaluru, and have raised our Series C.
River is backed by leading global automotive OEMs, international tech investors, and top institutional asset managers, including Yamaha Motor, Al-Futtaim Automotive Group, Toyota Ventures, Mitsui & Co., Marubeni Ventures, Lowercarbon Capital, Maniv Mobility, Elev8 Venture Partners, Claypond Capital, Trucks Venture Capital, 360 ONE Asset, HDFC AMC, Singularity AMC, Anicut Capital, and JIF Capital.
Key Responsibilities
- Release purchase orders, monitor production schedules and guarantee material availability in line with manufacturing demands
- Source and procure electrical and electronic components including wiring harnesses, displays, lighting, motors, DC-DC converters, microcontrollers and battery management systems from domestic and international suppliers
- Manage freight planning and logistics control to eliminate premium freight expenses
- Assess supplier production capacity and manufacturing capability to satisfy projected demand forecasts
- Review performance metrics for critical suppliers and execute preventive action plans to mitigate operational risks
- Drive continuous improvements across supply chain functions to optimise on-time delivery, minimise inventory levels, reduce lead times and realise cost savings
- Collaborate closely with the quality assurance team to enhance vendor quality standards and defect prevention
- Generate detailed management information system reports and analytical insights for senior leadership
- Maintain strict adherence to corporate compliance policies, workplace safety standards and sustainability initiatives
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain management, logistics or mechanical and electrical engineering
- 5 - 8 years of procurement experience within automotive or electrical manufacturing sectors
- Expertise in global vendor management, contract negotiation and supplier development
- Exhibit strong proficiency in enterprise resource planning software, material requirements planning systems and data analysis
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and transparent cross-functional communication skills
📌 Senior Associate - Direct Sourcing (Electronics) (Hoskote)
🏢 River
📍 Hoskote