Brakes India is hiring For Engineer - Sourcing - Padi - Chennai

Job description

**Location**- Padi, Chennai **Vacancy** - 1 **Business Unit** - Heavy Vehicle **Scope** We are looking for a dynamic and experienced **Sourcing Engineer** to drive the sourcing of **electronic components and sub-assemblies** with a focus on automotive electronics. The role focuses on **strategic sourcing, cost optimization, vendor development, and supply base management** to support business growth and new product development initiatives **Role & responsibilities** **1. Sourcing & Procurement** - Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers for **electronic components, PCBs, sensors, controllers, harnesses, and sub-assemblies** - Lead **RFQ/RFI processes**, cost negotiations, and supplier finalization - Ensure timely sourcing aligned with **project timelines (NPD/NPI)** **2. Costing & Value Engineering** - Perform **should-cost analysis** and benchmarking for electronic parts - Drive **cost reduction initiatives (VA/VE)** and achieve annual cost targets - Analyze market trends, commodity pricing, and supplier cost structures **3. Vendor Development & Management** - Develop and enhance a robust supplier base for electronics - Conduct **supplier audits, capability assessments, and risk evaluations** - Work closely with suppliers to improve **quality, cost, delivery (QCD)** **4. Cross-Functional Coordination** - Collaborate with **R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams** - Support design decisions with sourcing inputs (DFM, cost feasibility) - Ensure smooth transition from development to **mass production sourcing** **5. Supplier Quality & Performance** - Monitor supplier performance KPIs (PPM, OTD, cost adherence) - Drive corrective actions for supplier issues and escalations - Ensure compliance with automotive standards (IATF, ISO, etc.) **5.** **Manufacturing & Process Knowledge** - Working knowledge of: - **Electronics manufacturing processes** (SMT, wave soldering, conformal coating, testing) - **PCB design basics (stack-up, layout considerations)** - Familiarity with: - Reliability testing (HALT, HASS, environmental testing) - DFM / DFA principles **6. Strategic Sourcing Initiatives** - Support long-term sourcing strategy for **electronics category** - Identify localization opportunities and reduce import dependency - Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks **Preferred candidate profile** **Education** - Bachelors Degree in **Electronics Engineering or a related field.** - MBA (Supply Chain / Operations) Preferred **Experience** - Min 6 to 10 years in **sourcing/procurement/vendor development** - Strong experience in **automotive electronics or EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services)** - Prior experience with Tier-1 automotive suppliers or OEM sourcing preferred **Technical & Functional Skills** - Strong understanding of: - Electronic components (ICs, PCBs, semiconductors, connectors, Sensors) - BOM structure and manufacturing processes - Expertise in: - Costing and negotiation - Supplier development & audits - ERP systems (SAP preferred) **Behavioural Competencies** - Strong negotiation and analytical skills - Excellent stakeholder management - Problem-solving mindset and result orientation - Ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-driven environment If the above description matches your profile, please share your updated CV to Chandhrika.ms@brakesindia.co.in with mail subject "Sourcing - Electronics" Thanks in advance!