Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement of electronic components, PCBs, PCBAs, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, controllers, and related electrical components. | Develop and maintain a strong domestic and international supplier base. | Manage RFIs, RFPs, RFQs, supplier quotations, techno-commercial evaluations, and supplier finalization. | Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, commercial terms, tooling costs, and supply agreements. | Drive cost-reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, localization, value engineering, price benchmarking, and commercial negotiations. | Ensure timely availability of components for NPD, prototype, pilot, and production requirements. | Develop alternate suppliers for critical and high-risk components. | Monitor commodity trends, component availability, lead times, and supply-chain risks. | Identify, evaluate, qualify, onboard, and develop suppliers and EMS partners. | Conduct supplier capability assessments covering capacity, quality systems, technology, financial stability, delivery capability, and commercial competitiveness. | Track supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters. | Drive supplier improvement plans and closure of supplier-related issues. | Maintain strong supplier relationships while ensuring commercial and operational accountability. | Support supplier audits in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams. | Manage supplier escalation related to cost, delivery, quality, shortages, and production continuity. | Source and manage categories including: PCB and PCBA Semiconductor components ICs and microcontrollers Sensors Connectors Wiring harnesses Displays BLE / Wi-Fi / Cellular modules Passive and active components Electrical and electronic assemblies | PCB and PCBA | Semiconductor components | ICs and microcontrollers | Sensors | Connectors | Wiring harnesses | Displays | BLE / Wi-Fi / Cellular modules | Passive and active components | Electrical and electronic assemblies | Evaluate alternate components in coordination with Engineering. | Support component selection considering cost, availability, lifecycle, quality, and manufacturability. | Identify and mitigate risks related to component shortages, End-of-Life (EOL), Product Change Notifications (PCN), and obsolescence. | Work with Engineering to promote adoption of cost-effective and readily available components. | Work closely with Engineering and NPI teams during new-product development. | Review BOMs, specifications, datasheets, technical drawings, Gerber files, and manufacturing packages. | Support Design for Manufacturability (DFM) discussions with EMS and suppliers. | Evaluate supplier quotations from both technical and commercial perspectives. | Support prototype, validation, pilot-production, and mass-production requirements. | Participate in functional-cost analysis and product cost optimization. | Coordinate purchase requirements based on production plans, forecasts, and inventory levels. | Ensure purchase orders are released accurately and on time. | Monitor order confirmation, production status, shipment schedules, and supplier delivery commitments. | Coordinate with Planning, Stores, Production, and Finance teams to ensure smooth material flow. | Optimize inventory levels while minimizing shortages, excess inventory, and obsolete stock. | Track purchase lead times and proactively address supply constraints. | Maintain sourcing documentation, supplier records, RFQ comparisons, price history, contracts, and purchase records. | Ensure supplier compliance with applicable requirements such as: RoHS REACH EOL notifications PCN requirements | RoHS | REACH | EOL notifications | PCN requirements | Coordinate execution of supplier agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and other commercial documents. | Maintain BOM and sourcing data using relevant tools and systems. | Experience with tools such as SiliconExpert, IHS Markit, Altium 365, SourceEngine, ERP systems, or equivalent platforms will be preferred. | Work closely with Engineering, NPI, Quality, Production, Planning, Finance, and Supply Chain teams. | Coordinate with EMS partners and component suppliers to ensure smooth execution of sourcing and production plans. | Support Engineering Change Requests and component-change implementation from a sourcing perspective. | Provide regular sourcing, procurement, cost-saving, and supplier-performance updates to management. | Strong knowledge of electronic components, PCB, PCBA, wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, and electrical assemblies. | Strong understanding of electronics sourcing and purchasing processes. | Ability to read BOMs, component datasheets, PCB fabrication drawings, technical drawings, and supplier quotations. | Strong understanding of RFQ, commercial negotiation, supplier evaluation, and vendor development. | Experience in cost analysis, price benchmarking, and cost-reduction initiatives. | Knowledge of NPD and production procurement processes. | Experience working with EMS partners and electronic-component distributors. | Understanding of component lifecycle, obsolescence, EOL, and PCN management. | Good knowledge of purchase orders, contracts, payment terms, MOQ, lead times, and inventory planning. | Familiarity with ERP and BOM-management tools. | Ownership & Accountability: Takes complete ownership of sourcing and purchase activities and drives issues to closure. | Negotiation & Influencing: Strong ability to negotiate effectively with suppliers while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and business requirements. | Analytical Thinking: Uses data, supplier information, cost structures, and market trends to support procurement decisions. | Problem-Solving: Demonstrates a structured approach to resolving shortages, supplier issues, cost challenges, and delivery risks. | Result Orientation: Strong focus on achieving cost, delivery, quality, and sourcing objectives. | Stakeholder Management: Ability to work effectively with Engineering, Quality, Production, Finance, Planning, and leadership teams. | Supplier Relationship Management: Builds professional and performance-driven relationships with suppliers and EMS partners. | Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. | Decision-Making: Ability to take timely and commercially sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. | Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic EV/startup environment with evolving priorities. | Attention to Detail: Strong focus on technical specifications, commercial terms, documentation, and timelines. | Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and encourages open communication between technical and commercial teams. | Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively identifies opportunities for localization, cost reduction, process improvement, and supplier development. | Electronics Sourcing | Procurement & Purchase Management | Supplier Development | Vendor Management | PCB / PCBA Sourcing | Electronic Component Sourcing | EMS Management | Commercial Negotiation | RFQ & Supplier Finalization | Cost Reduction & Value Engineering | BOM Costing | Alternate Component Development | Localization | Supply Risk Management | NPD Procurement | Inventory & Material Planning | Contract Management | Cross-functional Coordination | Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electronics, Electrical, Electronics & Communication Engineering, or a related discipline. | 5–8 years of relevant experience in electronics sourcing, purchase, procurement, or supply-chain management. | Strong experience in sourcing PCB, PCBA, electronic components, electrical components, and/or wiring harnesses. | Experience working with EMS partners, component manufacturers, distributors, and vendors. | Experience in Automotive, EV, Electronics, OEM, Tier-1, or manufacturing organizations will be preferred. | Prior experience handling both technical sourcing and commercial procurement responsibilities will be highly preferred.