Manager - Electronics Purchase(Smart Metering experience preferred)

Role Overview

The Manager Electronics Purchase will lead the procurement of electronic components and materials

required for smart meter manufacturing. The role requires expertise in domestic and international sourcing of

critical electronic parts (microcontrollers, communication modules, PCBs, sensors, RF modules, power

components, etc.), strong vendor management, cost negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of

supply chain constraints in electronics manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies for electronic components specific to smart

meter manufacturing.

• Identify reliable vendors, both domestic and international, for critical components such as MCUs,

metrology ICs, communication modules (GPRS/LTE/RF), sensors, PCBs, SMPS/power supply

components.

Vendor Development & Management

• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and OEMs.
• Conduct supplier audits, evaluate performance (quality, cost, delivery, compliance).
• Create alternate vendor sources to reduce supply chain risks.

Cost Control & Negotiation

• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts with suppliers.
• Benchmark component costs internationally (China, Taiwan, Europe, US) and locally (India) to ensure

competitiveness.

• Drive cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality.

Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end purchase cycle: RFQ, vendor evaluation, order finalization, expediting deliveries.
• Ensure timely availability of parts to avoid production delays.
• Work closely with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams for part finalization.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and environmental standards (RoHS, REACH, BIS, ISO).
• Maintain purchase records, vendor contracts, import/export compliance documents.
• Knowledge of customs regulations, import duties, GST, and documentation for international sourcing.

Cross-functional Collaboration • Partner with Design/Engineering to finalize component specifications.

• Coordinate with Stores, Production Planning, and Finance to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Work with suppliers on long-term agreements for critical smart meter components.

Technical Skills

• Education: B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical/Instrumentation OR equivalent. MBA/PGDM in Supply

Chain/Materials Management is desirable.

• Experience: Minimum 10 years in electronics procurement, with at least 3 years in smart meters /

consumer electronics / EMS / semiconductor procurement.

• Technical Knowledge:
• Strong understanding of electronic components used in smart meters (MCUs, metrology ICs, RF/

wireless modules, PCBs, sensors, power supply components).

• Knowledge of domestic and international supplier ecosystems (India, China, Taiwan, Japan, Europe).
• Skills:
• Strong negotiation, vendor development, and cost benchmarking skills.
• Analytical mindset, cost-focused, with excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines and manage multiple vendor relationships simultaneously.