We are looking for a seasoned Electro-Mechanical Procurement Leader to drive strategic sourcing, localization, supplier development, and cost optimization initiatives. The role will play a critical part in strengthening the supply chain, supporting new product introductions, and delivering sustainable cost competitiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement:

Lead end-to-end procurement of electro-mechanical components including:

1. Sheet metal parts, castings, machined components, plastic parts, enclosures, fabricated items, PCBs, and active/passive electronic components.

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity.

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers aligned with global standards.

- Drive supplier negotiations, contract management, and long-term agreements.

- Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and planning teams to meet procurement requirements.

2. Localization & Supplier Development:

- Drive localization initiatives for imported components to enhance regional sourcing capabilities.

- Identify, assess, and develop local suppliers based on technical, operational, and financial capabilities.

- Partner with engineering teams for product redesign / re-engineering to enable localization.

- Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives with suppliers.

- Implement supplier development and continuous improvement programs (cost, quality, delivery, sustainability).

3. Cost & Risk Management:

Deliver annual cost reduction targets through:

1. Strategic negotiations

2. Localization

3. Alternate sourcing

4. VA/VE initiatives

- Conduct should-cost and zero-based cost modeling.

- Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimization.

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks by ensuring dual sourcing and supplier redundancy.

4. Quality & Compliance:

- Ensure suppliers meet required quality standards, certifications, and sustainability practices.

- Collaborate with SQE teams for:

1. Supplier audits

2. PPAP, APQP, FAI processes

3. Corrective and preventive actions

- Ensure compliance with environmental, CSR, and ethical sourcing policies.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with R&D, Industrialization, Program Management, and Global Category Teams.

- Support NPD/NPI projects by ensuring timely sourcing and supplier readiness.

- Participate in design reviews, technical discussions, and supplier meetings.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Cost reduction & productivity improvements

- Localization success & supplier onboarding

- Supplier performance (Quality, Delivery, Compliance)

- Procurement cycle time & operational efficiency

- Contribution to NPD/NPI timelines

- TCO optimization & risk mitigation

- Sustainability initiatives deployment

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education:

- Bachelors degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial Engineering

- Masters degree preferred (MBA / Supply Chain / Operations)

Experience:

- 10-15 years in sourcing, procurement, or supplier development

- Prior experience in electrical, industrial manufacturing, or electro-mechanical industries

Proven track record in:

1. Localization

2. Supplier development

3. Cost optimization

Technical Skills:

- Strong understanding of:

1. Mechanical & electro-mechanical components

2. Manufacturing processes (machining, casting, fabrication, plastics, sheet metal)

Proficiency in:

1. ERP systems (SAP preferred)

2. Cost modeling / should-costing

- Ability to read:

1. Engineering drawings

2. GD&T and specifications

Knowledge of:

1. PPAP, APQP, quality tools

Domain Expertise:

- Techno-commercial expertise in electro-mechanical components

- Supplier market intelligence & benchmarking

- Raw material market trends analysis

- Best cost region (BCR) sourcing strategies