Supply Chain Development

We have a requirement for Supply Chain Development (Electronics/ Electrical Components) position having its own in-house Product Development Centre into design, develop, engineer, and manufacture indigenous unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)

He / She will be primarily responsible for developing new and potential vendors, along with streamlining the existing ones.

He/she will also be responsible for driving DFM changes to drive down cost and lead times.

Develop and implement sourcing strategies for assigned categories.

Should be proficient in Electronics / Electrical Components including PCBA’s and other Electrical Category.

Identify and evaluate potential suppliers.

Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers.

Prepare and process purchase orders.

Track orders and manage deliveries.

Monitor supplier performance and address any issues.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction initiatives.

Drive and execute Annual and Strategic Plan with supporting strategies

Lead DFM opportunities with suppliers along with Engineering and Process functions

Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships

Align with Product management, R&D, Operations, Finance and Quality and other departments

Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes

Ensure Relationship development and management with key Supplier Leaderships

Manage Supplier selection, RFQ and RFI process, Negotiation, Contracting and supplier performance processes by maintaining Supplier Scorecards

Apply effective Sourcing supplier risk assessment methodologies to ensure supplier continuity

Improve Working Capital through Payment Terms extensions, Payment cycle optimization, Vendor Managed Inventories Inventory and Lead time reductions.

Manage fixed assets capital procurement by establishing sustainable vendor base and developing a strong and robust Capital equipment’s expenditure process.

Manage Annual spend worth 10 cr INR by creating a sustainable vendor base.

Should have developed alternate OEM during the tenure as Sourcing Lead.

Should have completed cost reduction projects to the tune 10-15% of spend YOY.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in procurement software and ERP systems.