Brakes India is hiring - Sourcing - Electronics - Padi

Brakes India; Chennai; Sur place; INR 2 500 000 - 4 200 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Brakes India in Chennai invites a Team Lead- Sourcing with a strong electronics procurement background to lead strategic sourcing for electronic components.

You will develop supplier networks, negotiate contracts, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams to ensure cost efficiency and on-time delivery.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in electronics, 10+ years experience, SAP MM proficiency, and fluency in Tamil and English.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering.
• 10+ years in electronics procurement or sourcing.
• Experience with SAP MM module.
• Strong analytical and data management skills.
• Proficiency in Tamil and English; Hindi preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic components.
• Evaluate and manage suppliers for quality, cost, and delivery.
• Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts for savings.
• Monitor market trends and component availability.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and production teams.
• Maintain purchase records and ensure compliance with standards.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify risks and opportunities.

Connaissances

Procurement strategy

Supplier management

Cost optimization

Market analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation & compliance

Data analysis

MS Excel

SAP MM

Tamil language

English language

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics engineering

Outils

SAP MM

Description du poste

Business Unit Heavy Vehicle Business Unit

Department – Sourcing & Supplier Quality Assurance

Vacancy – 1

Shift – General/ 5 day working pattern – Sat, Sun – Weekly Off

Position: Team Lead- Sourcing

Qualification:

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering – Electronics

-10+ years of experience in electronics procurement or sourcing

Location: Padi, Chennai

Role & responsibilities

• Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement sourcing strategies for electronic and electrical components (PCBs, sensors, connectors, relays, switches, wiring harnesses, etc.)
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrate strong technical understanding of electronics and electrical products, BOMs (Bill of Materials), and engineering drawings to support accurate and efficient sourcing decisions.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers to ensure quality, cost, delivery, and compliance with company standards.
• Cost Optimization: Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to achieve cost savings while maintaining quality and reliability.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, component availability, and pricing fluctuations to inform purchasing decisions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, and production teams to understand technical requirements and ensure alignment.
• Documentation & compliance: Maintain accurate records of purchases, supplier evaluations, and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Analyze and interpret supply chain data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Knowledge and Skills Required:

- Proficiency in SAP MM module for material management and procurement processes

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve supply chain issues

- Excellent data management and MS Office skills for data analysis and reporting

- Fluency in Tamil and English languages; proficiency in Hindi is preferred

- Project management skills to coordinate and execute supplier development initiatives

- Working experience as an electronics/electrical component buyer with direct contact with component manufacturers.

Key Performance Areas:

- Development of suppliers to ensure reliable and cost-effective sourcing

- Part development and cost reduction initiatives to improve profitability

- Analytical thinking and data management skills to drive supply chain optimization

- Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives