Job Description

Educational Qualification:
o MBA or Bachelors with relevant experience in Electronics devices procurement
Experience Required:
o 6-8 years of relevant experience in sourcing/procurement of various Electronic Devices, IT hardware, software including strategic supplier selection, contracting, software strategy planning and costing, ODM/OEM shortlisting
o Mandatory experience of driving RFPs, negotiations, BOM level costing, purchase order management, contracts negotiation, supplier management, project management, E-Sourcing (Oracle/SAP)
:
o Drive big RFPs with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
o Collaborate with suppliers to optimize the total cost of ownership
o Evaluate BOM, negotiate with key BOM suppliers and optimize it further
o Drive localization for various E-BOM, P-BOM and M-BOM components
o Introduce, develop, and continuously improve best-in-class sourcing techniques, strategies, incentives and practices with a focus on risk management and project savings
o Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage the vendor due-diligence process for new vendors
o Ensure 100% compliance on regulatory requirements / certifications, applicable on products
o Work with internal and external resources to stay informed on potential policy changes impacting current and future procurement strategies
o Manage and efficiently communicate risk of long-term supply contracts (e.g., credit exposure, commodities, technology, performance, etc.)
o Develop leading metrics and indices to manage supply/demand including commodity pricing, interest rates, exchange rates, manufacturing capacity and other market signals
o Benchmark the best practices while proposing any sourcing decisions
o Develop and manage a technology and cost database for equipment including long-term technology and cost forecasts
o Maintain a database of current technical and non-technical documentation for each suppliers and products (e.g., financials, warranties, Hardware AMCs, Roadmaps etc.)
o Manage template supply agreements to streamline the procurement process, ensure consistency and apply lessons learned
o Cultivate deep-rooted relationships with supplier organizations and identify strategic opportunities with prospect of additional business development
Soft Skills:
o Excellent Communication skills
o Good Stakeholder Management
o Hard Negotiator
o Self-Starter