Job Description

Job Brief:
We're seeking a Direct & Indirect Material Sourcing Associate to assist our order management group in managing the materials purchasing process and negotiating with suppliers.
Requirements
Vendor Development & Management - To develop & qualify suppliers 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.
Must-have -Requirements:

• Qualifications- BE Electronics, Electrical, Electro Mechanical / Diploma Electronics.
• PCB, BOM and component knowledge.
• Consumable, Equipment, Stationary, Service related knowledge.
• Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Analytical and structured
• Impeccable written and verbal communication.
• Proven multi-tasking abilities.
• Negotiation Skills.
• 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.