Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing Lead - Electronics Industry

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Develop and implement long-term strategic plans for localization, manufacturing and partnership

- Develop and execute localization and cost-reduction roadmap in collaboration with Xiaomi global sourcing team

- Develop a nuanced understanding of the Smartphone component vendors' landscape in India. Identify existing/upcoming components and raw material suppliers for potential evaluation

- Benchmark and analyze competition's local sourcing strategy and plan including vendors' landscape

- Develop and maintain vendor relationships

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree and at least 12-15 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing/Vendor Management. Electrical/Electronics Engineering background preferred. Experience in Electronics industry preferably Smartphone segment highly valued

- Strong preference for experience dealing with multinational vendors and both electronics and mechanical parts sourcing

- Strong network in the industry including Smartphone component and component raw material vendors

- Ability to manage multiple projects and establish clear goals and accountabilities to ensure

Skills:

- Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.

- Excellent leadership and team management abilities.

- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.

- Proven track record of managing sourcing for global companies

- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

- Travel is required for this position

Personal Attributes:

- Visionary and strategic thinker with a passion for sourcing, manufacturing and keen to contribute to electronics manufacturing landscape in India

- A strategic thinker with strong analytical skills

- Results-oriented with a proactive and problem-solving approach.

- Collaborative and able to build strong relationships across the organization.

- Innovative mindset with the ability to drive change and continuous improvement.