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.
Requirements
Must -Have-Requirements
- Minimum of 5-year experience in a supply chain or purchasing role.
- PCB, BOM and component sourcing experience.
- Experience managing suppliers.
- Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
- Analytical and structured
- Impeccable written and verbal communication.
- Proven multi-tasking abilities.
- Experience in procurement and negotiation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent command of Google Suite Tools (i.e. spreadsheets, ppt)
Nice -to -have Requirements
- 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.
- A good network of component manufacturers/suppliers, distributors & stock listers.
Experinece : 5+ Years
Qualification : B.Tech
Location: Bangalore
What We Do
Maxwell is raising the bar in the energy and automobile industry with world-class engineering and quality standards. We design, manufacture, and supply advanced electronics to OEMs building electric vehicles and Li-Ion batteries. Battery Management System (BMS) is our flagship product offering. All our team members follow a clear vision of accelerating the earth's transition to an all-electric future. We know where our mission fits within this process. We're pumped to leverage our collective expertise in batteries to envision a world where batteries are safer, last longer, perform better, and empower a more sustainable future for our future generations.
