Lead - Devices Procurement - Gurgaon

JD – Devices Sourcing

Educational Qualification :

• MBA or Bachelors with relevant experience in Electronics devices procurement

Experience Required:

• 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
• Mandatory experience of driving RFPs, negotiations, BOM level costing, purchase order management, contracts negotiation, supplier management, project management, E-Sourcing (Oracle/SAP)

Job Description:

• Drive big RFPs with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Collaborate with suppliers to optimize the total cost of ownership
• Evaluate BOM, negotiate with key BOM suppliers and optimize it further
• Drive localization for various E-BOM, P-BOM and M-BOM components
• Introduce, develop, and continuously improve best-in-class sourcing techniques, strategies, incentives and practices with a focus on risk management and project savings
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to manage the vendor due-diligence process for new vendors
• Ensure 100% compliance on regulatory requirements / certifications, applicable on products
• Work with internal and external resources to stay informed on potential policy changes impacting current and future procurement strategies
• Manage and efficiently communicate risk of long-term supply contracts (e.g., credit exposure, commodities, technology, performance, etc.)
• Develop leading metrics and indices to manage supply/demand including commodity pricing, interest rates, exchange rates, manufacturing capacity and other market signals
• Benchmark the best practices while proposing any sourcing decisions
• Develop and manage a technology and cost database for equipment including long-term technology and cost forecasts
• Maintain a database of current technical and non-technical documentation for each suppliers and products (e.g., financials, warranties, Hardware AMCs, Roadmaps etc.)
• Manage template supply agreements to streamline the procurement process, ensure consistency and apply lessons learned
• Cultivate deep-rooted relationships with supplier organizations and identify strategic opportunities with prospect of additional business development

Soft Skills:

• Excellent Communication skills
• Good Stakeholder Management
• Hard Negotiator