Sourcing/Procurement Manager - Electronics & Mechanical Components - Startup

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 5–10 years

Budget : 20 LPA

Industry Preference: Consumer Electronics / Wearables / IoT / Drone / Hardware Startups

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Sourcing / Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end sourcing of electronic and mechanical components for our product lines. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in vendor identification, cost negotiation, supplier relationship management, and ensuring timely procurement of components from reliable partners across India and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing for electronic components (PCBs, sensors, batteries, ICs, etc.) and mechanical parts (enclosures, plastic molding, metal fabrication, etc.) .
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and manufacturers — both domestic and international.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with the Design, R&D, and Manufacturing teams to align sourcing strategies with product requirements.
• Develop and manage supplier scorecards; monitor performance on quality, delivery, and cost.
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through alternate sourcing, volume consolidation, and process improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and emerging vendors in the consumer electronics space.
• Ensure supplier compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics/Mechanical preferred) or Supply Chain Management.
• 5–10 years of experience in hardware sourcing, procurement, or supply chain .
• Prior experience sourcing for companies like Nothing, boAt, Noise, Fire-Boltt, or drone / IoT manufacturers is highly preferred.
• Strong technical understanding of BOMs, components, tooling, and manufacturing processes .
• Proven track record in vendor management, cost negotiation, and supply risk mitigation.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

• Exposure to international sourcing (China, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc.).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / Zoho).
• Familiarity with new product introduction (NPI) cycles and prototype sourcing.