Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Job Tittle - Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

Reports to - Global Manager Projects & SCM

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
  
• MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement, or Logistics will be an added advantage.
  

Years of Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Development, and Logistics.
  
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
  
• Experience in procurement of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Motors, Controllers, UAV, Aerospace, Automotive, or Industrial products is preferred.
  

Position Summary

• The Manager – Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, tactical purchasing, logistics, and procurement operations to support manufacturing and new product development.
  
• The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted material availability while achieving cost optimization, supplier performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
  
• The Manager collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams to ensure timely procurement and efficient supply chain operations.
  
• This position plays a key role in driving localization, supplier development, cost reduction, and procurement excellence for ePropelled's global operations.
  

Job Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (P2P)

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
  
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
  
• Conduct supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
  
• Drive supplier localization, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction initiatives.
  
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships to improve supply continuity and business performance.
  
• Conduct supplier audits, supplier performance reviews, and continuous improvement programs in line with ISO requirements.
  

2. Tactical Purchasing & Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) procurement activities.
  
• Execute daily purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
  
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements, purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
  
• Expedite critical materials to support production schedules.
  
• Coordinate procurement activities with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
  
• Manage purchase requisitions, approvals, procurement documentation, and ERP transactions.
  
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and improve procurement lead times.
  

3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

• Manage domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics.
  
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, and warehouse partners.
  
• Ensure import/export compliance and customs clearance activities.
  
• Monitor shipment planning, tracking, and on-time deliveries.
  
• Optimize transportation costs while maintaining delivery performance.
  

4. Vendor Development & Cost Optimization:

• Develop new suppliers to support business growth and supply continuity.
  
• Execute supplier benchmarking and market analysis.
  
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through localization, alternate sourcing, and process improvements.
  
• Participate in new product sourcing and supplier selection activities.
  
• Support engineering teams with value engineering initiatives.
  

5. Supplier Quality & Compliance:

• Work closely with Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards.
  
• Support supplier audits, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.
  
• Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 9001, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.
  
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and delivery performance.
  

6. Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor sourcing, procurement, and logistics teams.
  
• Define team objectives and monitor procurement KPIs.
  
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
  
• Support employee development through coaching and performance reviews.
  

7. Reporting and Performance Management:

• Prepare procurement dashboards and KPI reports.
  
• Track cost savings, supplier performance, inventory, and procurement metrics.
  
• Present sourcing updates, procurement risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
  
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.
  

8. Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure that all projects and supply chain activities adhere to Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015.
  
• Collaborate with quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
  
• Ensuring the Product Quality meets the specifications.
  

Tools & Technical Requirements:

1. Tools:

• Project Management Tools: odoo and ARENA.
  
• ERP & Procurement Tools: SAP (MM/PP/SD modules),OODO, Oracle SCM Cloud, or similar ERP systems.
  
• Data Analysis Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced), or similar.
  
• Collaboration Tools: Microsoft Teams, Slack, Confluence.
  

2. Technical Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing - Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
  
• Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) - Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition through supplier payment.
  
• Vendor Development - Identify, qualify, develop, and maintain high-performing domestic and international suppliers.
  
• Supplier Negotiation - Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and commercial agreements to achieve business objectives.
  
• Cost Analysis - Analyze procurement costs and implement cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives.
  
• Procurement Planning - Plan and execute procurement activities to ensure timely material availability for production and projects.
  
• Import & Export Procedures - Manage international procurement activities, customs compliance, documentation, and freight coordination.
  
• Inventory Management - Optimize inventory levels to balance material availability, carrying costs, and production requirements.
  
• Logistics Management - Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, warehousing, and delivery performance.
  
• Contract Management - Prepare, review, administer, and monitor supplier contracts to ensure commercial and legal compliance.
  
• Power BI - Develop interactive dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and business insights.
  
• Advanced Microsoft Excel - Utilize advanced Excel functions, PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis tools for procurement reporting and decision-making.
  

3. Standards and Regulations:

• ISO 9001:2015
  
• Supplier Quality Management
  
• Procurement Compliance
  
• Import & Export Regulations
  
• Incoterms
  
• Commercial Contracts
  

4. Communication and Leadership:

• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
  
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  

Authority

• Strategic Supplier Selection & Qualification
  
• Procurement & Commercial Negotiation
  
• Vendor Performance Management
  
• Logistics Planning & Coordination
  
• Procurement Budget & Cost Optimization
  
• Supplier Risk Management
  
• Cross-functional Procurement Decision Making
  

If you are interested please share your updated resume to [email protected] or [email protected]