We are hiring for Procurement Manager- Bangalore

Experience : 5 to 6 Yr

Location -Bangalore

Role: Manager - Procurement

About the Role :

This role covers everything from sourcing components and negotiating with suppliers to managing contract manufacturers and ensuring we never run out of the stuff we need to build and ship products. You'll work closely with Hardware, Engineering, Finance, Quality

Procurement & Sourcing :

- Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers and contract manufacturers per ISO 13485 approved supplier list requirements.

- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, MOQs, and lead times - balancing cost, quality, and supply continuity.

- Develop and maintain a second-source strategy for critical components to reduce single-source dependency.

- Manage purchase orders, track deliveries, and resolve supplier-side delays or quality issues.

- Conduct periodic supplier performance reviews and onsite audits against defined quality standards.

- Handle import/export documentation, customs coordination, and logistics for internationally sourced materials.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with electronic component distributors, PCBA/EMS partners, and mechanical part vendors.

Supply Chain Operations :

- Create and manage capacity plans aligned with sales forecasts, coordinating with contract manufacturers on production scheduling.

- Provide rolling forecasts to CMs and ensure quality and on-time delivery against production timelines.

- Maintain and track COGS for all products; reconcile against actual production order costs.

- Assess and proactively mitigate supply chain risks - component shortages, geopolitical disruptions, lead time volatility.

- Develop an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, yield rates, and cost drivers across the product portfolio.

- Own inventory planning to maintain optimal stock levels of raw materials and finished goods without excess.

Compliance & Systems :

- Take ownership of procurement-related SOPs under ISO 13485 and drive timely updates as processes evolve.

- Ensure all procurement and supplier records are audit-ready and compliant with QMS requirements.

- Participate in investigations of process deviations, non-conformances, and CAPAs related to incoming materials or supplier quality.

- Set up and drive ERP adoption across procurement and inventory management workflows (not a greenfield implementation - configuring and operationalizing for procurement use).

- Build and maintain dashboards for budget vs. actuals, inventory tracking, raw material availability, and supplier lead time trends.

What We're Looking For :

- 5+ years of experience in procurement and/or supply chain, with at least 3 years in medical devices, EMS, or electronics manufacturing.

- Hands-on experience with electronic component sourcing, PCBA/EMS procurement, and working with contract manufacturers.

- Strong negotiation skills and a track record of managing supplier relationships across India and international markets.

- Working knowledge of ISO 13485, supplier qualification processes, and QMS documentation requirements.

- Experience with ERP systems (implementation or heavy operational use) and comfort building reports/dashboards from procurement data.

- Analytical mindset - comfortable with BOMs, costing sheets, lead time analysis, and inventory math.

- Willingness to travel for supplier audits and CM visits.