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Strategic Sourcing Manager
About the role
We’re seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager to assist our order management group in managing the materials purchasing process and negotiating with suppliers. Responsibilities: Vendor Development & Management - To develop & qualify supplier by providing him the necessary support. Address product as well as field quality issues by coordinating with Suppliers as well as internal functions like R&D, Quality, Sales function. Costing and Cost Control - Cost Estimation, costing & Drive cost reduction by a teardown of critical components. Ensure complete and accurate flow-down of specifications on all POs to suppliers across all commodities and provide a list of shortages. Prepare send and pricing reports. Negotiate pricing on an order-by-order basis. Saving- To initiate, implement and monitor cost saving by using various levers of negotiation. Work on cost optimization of the Product by connecting the R&D Team with different suppliers & proposing alternatives to optimize cost. Timely implementation of Projects - To coordinate with the New Product development teams & suppliers for timely implementation of projects. Supplier Management - To develop and manage suppliers on techno-commercial aspects. Track and ensure on time delivery of materials, and provide regular updates to Planning and Project/Inventory Coordinators. Excess Inventory Liquidation - To sell off the excess component inventory lying at the EMS & optimize the excess inventory cost.
What you’ll do
- Develop and qualify suppliers, providing necessary support.
- Address product and field quality issues with suppliers and internal functions.
- Estimate costs, drive cost reduction via teardown of critical components.
- Ensure accurate flow-down of specifications on all POs to suppliers.
- Negotiate pricing on an order-by-order basis and prepare pricing reports.
- Coordinate with New Product Development teams and suppliers for timely project implementation.
What you’ll bring
- Minimum 5-year experience in supply chain or purchasing role.
- PCB, BOM and component sourcing experience.
- Experience managing suppliers.
- Experience working in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Analytical, structured, impeccable written and verbal communication.
Nice to have
- Good at building professional relationships across all levels of an organization.
- Knowledge of strategic SCM processes.
- Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
- Additional language skills are a plus; good network of component manufacturers/suppliers, distributors & stock listers.