Manager - Strategic Sourcing
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, IndiaContractNo compensation foundPosted 3w agoVerified open 3 days ago
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Compensation
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Location
Bangalore Rural, Karnataka, India
Schedule
Contract
Work Authorization
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Job overview
The Manager – Strategic Sourcing will own the electrical commodity strategy for EMS assemblies, define category roadmaps, lead supplier selection and RFQs, build direct semiconductor relationships, monitor pricing and market trends, and develop cost models while partnering with engineering to influence component choices.
Skills & qualifications
RequiredNice to have
Skills
Strategic SourcingSupplier Relationship ManagementNegotiationMarket IntelligenceElectrical Engineering TechnologySoftware Project ManagementRisk ManagementElectrical Commodity StrategyEMS AssembliesSemiconductor Supplier RelationshipsCategory RoadmapRFQsNPIShould-Cost ModelingContractingCross-Functional InfluenceCommunication SkillsPeople SkillsMOSFETIGBTSiCGate DriversMicrocontrollersMemoryDisplay DriversAnalog ICsWafer TrendsRaw-Material TrendsFXLogisticsLanded-Cost ForecastingTime Buys
Qualifications
Bachelor's/Master’s Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management8+ Years Strategic Sourcing/Procurement ExperienceDirect Semiconductor Supplier Relationships Track RecordStrong Should-Cost Negotiation and Contracting CapabilityComfort With Cross-Functional InfluenceProven Use of Market Intelligence
Full job description
Key Responsibilities:
- Owns the electrical commodity strategy for built-to-print EMS assemblies — displays, motor controllers, on-board chargers and DC-DC converters — and the strategic semiconductor supplier relationships behind them.
- Define and maintain a category roadmap aligned to the product and volume plan, with clear cost, capacity, risk and localization targets.
- Lead supplier selection, RFQs and sourcing decisions for new programs (NPI) and for cost/continuity actions on running production.
- Build direct, strategic relationships with semiconductor suppliers — the makers of the power devices (MOSFETs, IGBTs, SiC, gate drivers), microcontrollers, memory, display drivers and analog ICs that drive our assemblies — rather than relying on distribution alone.
- Monitor device pricing, wafer and raw-material (including rare-earth/magnet) trends, FX and logistics to forecast landed-cost movement and time buys
- Stay ahead of shifts (e.g. SiC/GaN adoption, controller and display technology) to guide sourcing and design-in decisions.
- Translate this intelligence into proactive risk actions and buying strategies, and brief leadership with a clear market outlook.
- Own commodity cost — build should-cost/clean-sheet models for EMS assemblies (material, labour, overhead, NRE) and negotiate to them.
- Partner with engineering to influence component selection toward sourceable, second-sourced, lifecycle-healthy parts — early, at design-in.
Ideal Candidate:
- Bachelor's/Master’s degree in engineering or Supply chain Management is preferred.
- 8–12+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement of electrical or electronic commodities, including EMS/contract-manufacturing and semiconductor categories.
- a track record of direct semiconductor supplier relationships, allocation/LTA management, and lifecycle (EOL/PCN) handling.
- strong should-cost, negotiation and contracting capability; comfort with cross-functional influence.
- proven use of market intelligence to anticipate lead-time, allocation, pricing or geopolitical shifts and act ahead of them.
- Excellent communication skills and people skills
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