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Key Responsibilities: 1. Electronic Component Sourcing & Procurement • Identify, evaluate, and source electronic components such as PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, sensors, wiring assemblies, and related materials. • Ensure all sourced components meet technical drawings, BOM specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer quality expectations. • Work closely with design, R&D, and manufacturing teams during new product development (NPD) stage for component localization and cost feasibility. 2. Supplier Development & Management • Identify new suppliers through market research, benchmarking, and industry networking. • Conduct supplier technical capability assessments, audits, and qualification processes. • Develop and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships to ensure supply continuity and quality stability. • Monitor supplier performance through KPIs such as PPM, OTIF, cost reduction targets, and response time. 3. Costing & Commercial Negotiation • Perform detailed cost analysis including should-costing, value engineering opportunities, and market price benchmarking. • Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, annual rate contracts, and logistics cost optimization. • Drive cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing, localization, and design optimization inputs. 4. Cross-Functional Collaboration • Coordinate with Quality, Production, Planning, and Finance teams for smooth procurement execution. • Support quality teams in handling supplier quality issues, corrective actions, and improvement plans. • Work with planning teams to ensure material availability as per production schedules . 5. SAP & Procurement Process Management • Handle procurement transactions, PR to PO cycle, vendor master management, and material master updates in SAP. • Maintain accurate sourcing documentation, contracts, and compliance records. 6. Market Intelligence & Technology Tracking • Track global electronic component market trends (pricing fluctuations, shortages, obsolescence risks). • Monitor emerging electronic technologies and evaluate their sourcing feasibility . • Develop risk mitigation strategies for supply chain disruptions. Skill Requirements • Strong knowledge of Electronic Components & PCB sourcing • Supplier sourcing and vendor development expertise • Working knowledge of SAP procurement modules • Strong costing and negotiation capability • Understanding of manufacturing processes and electronic assembly environment  Education Qualification • BE – Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE) OR • BE – Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE) Experience • 8 – 12 years in electronic component sourcing, procurement, or supplier quality within manufacturing or automotive electronics domain.