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We are looking for a detail-oriented Electronics Sourcing Engineer to manage the sourcing and procurement of electronic components, printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), and electronic modules. The candidate will work closely with engineering, procurement, and quality teams to ensure component availability, supplier quality, cost optimization, and timely delivery.
Roles and Responsibilities
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard local and global suppliers for electronic components, including semiconductors, microcontrollers, passive components, connectors, PCBAs, and modules.
- Analyze engineering Bills of Materials (BOMs) to identify sourcing risks, single-source dependencies, lead-time bottlenecks, and cost-reduction opportunities.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, volume discounts, and delivery schedules with manufacturers and distributors.
- Monitor component lifecycles and identify End-of-Life (EOL) or obsolete components.
- Recommend suitable Form-Fit-Function (FFF) alternatives for discontinued or unavailable components.
- Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to assess supplier capabilities and resolve component defects and non-conformance issues.
- Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and reliability.
- Maintain accurate sourcing records, component databases, supplier information, and procurement documentation.
- Ensure timely availability of electronic components to support production and engineering requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve sourcing efficiency and reduce procurement costs.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- BE / B.Tech in Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or a closely related electronics discipline.
- 4+ years of experience in electronics sourcing, electronic component procurement, or electronics supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of active and passive electronic components, datasheets, footprints, and packaging standards.
- Hands-on experience analyzing, managing, and optimizing BOMs using MS Excel or PLM/ERP tools.
- Ability to read and interpret circuit schematics and technical drawings.
- Experience in supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and relationship management.
- Understanding of component lifecycle management, EOL notifications, and alternate component selection.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost-optimization skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and coordination abilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle; familiarity with MS Office is essential.
- Prior experience in an Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company or in the automotive or IoT hardware domain.
- Familiarity with supplier quality processes and electronic component traceability.
- Ability to manage multiple sourcing activities and meet tight deadlines.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Technically sound professional with a strong understanding of electronic components and sourcing processes.
- Detail-oriented, analytical, and commercially aware.
- Capable of coordinating effectively with engineering, procurement, production, and quality teams.
- Proactive in identifying sourcing risks, alternate components, and cost-saving opportunities.
