Manager Sourcing - Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS)

About the Position

We are seeking a Manager or Senior Manager for Sourcing located at the Doddaballapur Industrial Area, Bangalore Rural. This role reports directly to the Supply Chain / VP of Sourcing & SCM. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Engineering, preferably in Electronics, with 8-12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management within the Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and implement sourcing strategies to procure electronic, electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical components.
• Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers by evaluating quality, cost, delivery, technology, and capacity metrics.
• Manage the Request for Quote (RFQ) process including turnaround times, commercial negotiations, supplier selection, and purchase terms finalization.
• Promote localization and develop alternative sources to mitigate supply chain risks.
• Lead pricing negotiations covering payment terms, minimum order quantities, lead times, tooling/non-recurring engineering fees, and other commercial factors.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with key suppliers and manufacturers.
• Monitor supplier performance against Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS) standards.
• Conduct regular supplier evaluations and initiate corrective actions to address delivery and performance challenges.
• Collaborate with suppliers to improve lead times, production capacity, allocation, and delivery commitments; proactively escalate and resolve critical supply-related concerns.
• Partner with Engineering and NPI teams for component sourcing on new product development projects, supporting BOM reviews, RFQs, sample procurement, prototype assembly, and ensuring readiness for mass production.
• Analyze BOM costs, market trends, commodity price fluctuations, foreign exchange impacts, and supplier pricing to drive annual cost reduction efforts.
• Identify savings opportunities through alternative sourcing, localization, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), volume consolidation, and negotiating advantageous commercial terms.
• Track and achieve targeted annual cost savings goals.
• Manage supply continuity and risk by monitoring long lead-time and critical components, devising mitigation plans, securing adequate capacity and supply commitments, and developing alternate sourcing for high-risk parts.
• Support business continuity plans and supply risk mitigation initiatives.
• Negotiate commercial contracts including payment and logistics terms alongside finance to optimize working capital and supplier payment conditions.
• Ensure all procurement aligns with approved budgets and commercial objectives, including support for supplier agreements and contract documentation.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• B.E. or B.Tech degree in Electronics engineering.
• 8-12 years of demonstrated success in sourcing and procurement, preferably in the EMS sector.
• Expertise sourcing electronic components, mechanical parts, PCB assemblies, cable harnesses, electromechanical components, or similar products.
• Experience collaborating with semiconductor manufacturers, authorized distributors, and both local and global suppliers.
• Strong negotiation capabilities and experience in supplier relationship and performance management.
• Comprehensive knowledge of BOM costing, lead times, MOQ requirements, capacity planning, and supply chain risk control.
• Experience handling sourcing activities during NPI/NPD phases and scaling for mass production.
• Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and excel in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Working Conditions and Additional Details

This is a full-time position located onsite at the Doddaballapur Industrial Area with a six-day workweek.