Strategic Sourcing (Electronics)

Strategic Sourcing (Electronics)

Role & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with external technology development partners and supplier factories to drive New Product Introduction (NPI) and High Volume Manufacturing (HVM) for electronic and electrical systems and components.
• Coordinate supplier selection processes to build a supply base that delivers competitive advantages in quality, cost, delivery, and technology.
• Analyze internal and external procurement data to develop supply base strategies for major sourcing projects.
• Identify suitable suppliers by commodity and region, prepare sample RFQs, and maintain a comprehensive supplier database.
• Conduct business needs assessments, supply market analyses, and commercial risk assessments to support procurement planning and sourcing decisions.
• Develop and implement contract management plans, negotiate changes, manage supplier performance, and ensure compliance to strengthen supplier relationships and improve business outcomes.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate procurement risks to meet organizational obligations and maximize opportunities.
• Evaluate and award bids based on the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) approach.
• Work on Design for Cost initiatives with suppliers, identifying innovative solutions to optimize value.
• Establish processes for sustaining operations, including component/system build qualification and supplier site certification in alignment with ODM IQC and supplier OQC requirements.
• Facilitate knowledge transfer of manufacturing operations from mature supplier ecosystems to new geographies.

Skills Required

• Strong background in strategic sourcing and supplier development within the electronics/electrical domain.
• Proven negotiation skills with a strong supplier relationship focus.
• Knowledge of Design of Experiments (DOE), statistics, test process flows in electronic component manufacturing, and Surface Mount Technology (SMT) operations.
• Familiarity with system and hardware development life cycles, test programs, NPI, and HVM testing processes.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing factories or managing third-party manufacturing sites.
• Ability to interpret component and system-level requirements for new platforms and programs.
• Skilled in planning and executing manufacturing support programs for NPI, validation, and HVM stages.
• In-depth understanding of manufacturing processes for electronic components, power supplies, electromechanicals, cables & connectors, batteries, and displays.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost structures, government taxes, and import duties.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, concise, and impactful presentations.
• Familiarity with the Indian and Asian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) ecosystem.

Qualifications

• B.Tech/BS or MS in Electronics or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10 years experience in electronics manufacturing processes.
• Exposure to working across geographies is an added advantage.