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Sourcing & Procurement Manager - EV Powertrains
Key Responsibilities:
- Source and develop the strategic EV powertrain supply base including Motor, MCU, eAxles for low & high voltage distribution components.
- Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential suppliers, evaluate their capabilities, and assess market trends, ensuring the selection of optimal suppliers.
- Supplier assessment and rating based on supplier potential and capability. Derive a continuous improvement plan for all nonconformities.
- Should be conversant with Engineering drawings/standards, GD & T, manufacturing processes, various production methods/technologies, and testing standards.
- Sending RFQs, resolution of technical queries of suppliers, and obtaining quotes for parts.
- Managing drawings study, price & technical negotiations & vendor process, and overseeing follow-up with vendors for timely deliveries
- Parts development as per required drawing/spec, within budgeted component cost, and as per defined timelines.
- Setting zero base costing/target cost with benchmarking and handling comparisons of components
- Component costing and cost negotiation and settlement with suppliers as per target cost.
- Developing new tooling for parts, tool price finalization & tooling capital expenditure control.
- Handling budgeting & planning funds for procurement & sourcing of materials ensuring optimum utilization of raw materials, maximum cost savings & meeting anticipatory orders.
- Overseeing & controlling capital expenditure
- Should have hands-on experience in estimation of conversion cost, machine hour rates, etc.
- Co-ordinate PPAP at the supplier as per APQP standards, verifying process capability & PSW sign-off - quality clearance for SOP.
- Provide regular reports and analysis on sourcing metrics, supplier performance, and cost savings to senior management.
Qualifications:
- Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master' Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or related fields from Tier-1 college/university.
- Demonstrated experience of 6-8 years in the auto-component industry or from OEM/Tier-1 with Electrical and Electronics exposure on an automotive project/ major aggregate development from concept to introduction/launch.
Experience:
- Broad technical knowledge of main elements for electric vehicles such as motors, controllers, battery, BMS, VCU etc.
- In-depth knowledge of sub-components & its suppliers of motor & controller such as semi-conductors, MOSFETS, casting, forging, Magnets etc.
- Complete know-how of electrical and electronics component sourcing from domestic and international regions in addition to connects and networks with the prominent suppliers for the domain.
- Understanding of material handling, packing, and freight cost management
- Cross functional experience in Production Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Excellence, Quality and Maintenance is most preferred.
- Strategic sourcing, financial and business opportunity analysis, comfort with legal frameworks and contract negotiation skills (development, supply, licensing, and service agreements)
- Excellent communication skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders, including C-level, engineering, legal, finance, manufacturing, and logistics.
- Demonstrated ability lead and work in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to identify business process issues and drive process improvement.
- Should have sound knowledge of surface treatment processes like painting, plating, powder coating, heat treatment, etc.
- Must know about engineering materials, available in India, and alternate equivalent materials.
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1410752