Manager, Supply Chain

Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines. Website: https://ayr.energy About the Role: To ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of transformer components required for production — balancing delivery commitments, supplier performance, and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key transformer materials — core steel, copper conductors, insulation materials, bushings, tap changers, oil, and hardware.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and domestic suppliers for critical components.

• Negotiate long-term price agreements, lead time commitments, and performance clauses.

• Build alternate vendor base to de-risk supply chain.

1. Procurement Operations

• Convert approved BOMs into purchase orders based on project schedules.

• Track order status, manage delays, and ensure material availability aligns with production plan.

• Coordinate with planning and engineering to prioritize and expedite critical items.

• Maintain ERP/MRP accuracy for lead times, min-max levels, and procurement costs.

1. Cost & Commercial Management

• Drive cost reduction through volume leverage, value engineering, and global sourcing.
• Benchmark prices periodically to maintain competitiveness.
• Analyze landed cost impacts for imported components (freight, duties, logistics).
• Ensure timely vendor payments, credit terms optimization, and budget adherence.

1. Quality & Compliance

• Develop vendor scorecards for delivery reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.

• Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure supplier compliance with IEEE/ANSI and internal standards.

• Drive vendor audits and material inspection protocols.

• Ensure REACH/RoHS/environmental and safety compliance for materials.

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong understanding of transformer materials and sub-vendor ecosystem (core, winding, insulation, bushings, oil, etc.).

• Technical-commercial acumen — ability to read drawings, specifications, and BOMs.

• Supplier negotiation and contract management skills.

• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.

• Strong follow-up, communication, and analytical ability.

• Strategic mindset with hands-on operational execution. Qualifications

• Education: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. MBA preferred.

• Experience: 8–15 years in transformer or heavy electrical equipment procurement.

• Experience in sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers.

• Prior experience with transformer component vendors is highly desirable. Work Environment:

• Preferred Base: Hyderabad, Prayagraj

• Regular travel to manufacturing sites (Hyderabad and across India) & ports.

• Flat organizational structure that fosters transparency, collaboration, innovation, and cross- functional teamwork.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to shape the global supply-chain backbone of a fast-growing global power equipment company

• Work on complex, high-value projects across the U.S. and global markets.

• Be part of a team committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and customer delivery.