Sourcing Manager

About the job

Interview Process - Screening > > AI Interview > > L1 Interview > > Offer & Joining What You’ll Do • Design and implement competent sourcing strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. • Define supplier/vendor selection guidelines and ensure adherence to company's quality standards. • Build and sustain a high‑performance culture focused on continuous improvement and business excellence. • ...  Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) strategies aligned with customer needs, organizational goals, and market conditions. • Proactively identify cost‑reduction opportunities and lead initiatives to achieve savings. • Negotiate effectively with material and logistics service providers to deliver cost savings. • Ensure compliance with Company's ethics, values, and statutory requirements. • Formulate and implement sourcing and commodity strategies. • Monitor sourcing performance against KPIs and strategic initiatives, taking corrective actions as needed. • Collaborate closely with sales, operations, and quotation teams to support customer bids. • Identify risks in the supplier base (e.G., single source, obsolescence, lead time) and implement mitigation measures. • Develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders (suppliers, vendors, customers). • Engage regularly with suppliers and customers to understand requirements and exceed expectations. • Mentor and develop direct reports, building a strong second‑line management team. • Define performance standards and goals for employees and review progress periodically. Key Values, Beliefs, and Attitudes • Results‑orientation: Deliver quality outcomes on time and within effort estimates. • Customer focus: Prioritize customer needs and satisfaction. • Trust and adaptability: Be responsive to change, proactive, and improvement‑oriented. • Positive mindset: Maintain a joyful, collaborative, and learning‑driven attitude. Who You Are • 9–12 years of experience in sourcing electronic components (active, passive, electro‑mechanical) within manufacturing, preferably EMS. • Hands‑on experience with ERP systems. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word). • Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and leadership skills. Qualification • BE/B.Tech (any specialization).

Requirements

• Sourcing Strategies
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• ERP Systems
• Continuous Improvement

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech

Preferred Technologies

• Sourcing Strategies
• Negotiation
• Stakeholder Management
• ERP Systems
• Continuous Improvement