Commodity Manager (Sourcing)– Electrical & Electronics

Right Advisors; Thiruvallur District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Right Advisors Private Limited is seeking a Commodity Manager (Sourcing) for Electrical & Electronics to lead end-to-end development of E&E components and manage supplier relationships across the automotive sector. The role covers concept-to-production lifecycle, cost estimation, VA/VE, and strategic sourcing to meet QCD targets.

The ideal candidate has automotive experience, strong negotiation skills, and proven ability to develop suppliers and drive cost optimization in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Electrical & Electronic commodity management experience.
• Experience in automotive electrical components development.
• Strong supplier evaluation and performance management skills.
• Hands-on in VA/VE and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of E&E components and assemblies.
• Manage product development lifecycle from concept to production.
• Collaborate with engineering, QA, manufacturing, and program management teams.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard and develop suppliers for new products.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and drive supplier development initiatives.
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships for long-term objectives.
• Negotiate and finalize part, tooling, and development costs.
• Monitor timelines, risks, and mitigations; ensure QCD targets.

Skills

Electrical commodity mgmt

Supplier development

Cost estimation

VA/VE

Project management

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical/Electronics Engg degree

Job description

Commodity Manager (Sourcing)– Electrical & Electronics

Right Advisors Private Limited is a human resource consulting and staffing organization based in Faridabad, India, providing recruitment and managed HR services to businesses across multiple industries. The company focuses on building long-term partnerships with clients by delivering cost-effective talent acquisition and workforce management solutions.

Their services include recruitment, contract staffing, payroll management, executive search, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). With a solutions-based consulting approach, the firm combines management consulting practices with flexible staffing models to help organizations improve productivity and focus on core business operations.

Right Advisors supports companies in building high-performance teams through talent acquisition, assessment, and development services.

Job Description

• Lead end-to-end development of Electrical & Electronic (E&E) components, including wiring harnesses, dual fan systems, and other automotive electrical aggregates.
  
• Manage the complete product development lifecycle from concept to production.
  
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management teams to ensure successful project execution.
  
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers for new product development.
  
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and drive supplier development initiatives.
  
• Establish strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term business objectives.
  
• Estimate, negotiate, and finalize part costs, tooling costs, and development costs.
  
• Drive cost optimization initiatives through Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), localization, and alternate sourcing strategies.
  
• Support project execution while ensuring adherence to Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets.
  
• Monitor project timelines, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
  
• Ensure suppliers consistently meet automotive quality standards and delivery expectations.
  
• Coordinate production capacity planning with suppliers to meet annual volume requirements.
  
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships through regular performance reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
  
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier-related technical and commercial matters.
  

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech) in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), or a related discipline.
  
• Experience in the Automotive industry is mandatory; Electric Vehicle (EV) industry experience is preferred.
  
• Strong experience in Electrical & Electronic commodity management and automotive component development.
  
• Knowledge of wiring harnesses, automotive electrical systems, and supplier development.
  
• Expertise in supplier identification, evaluation, and performance management.
  
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with experience in cost estimation and contract finalization.
  
• Hands-on experience in Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), localization, and cost optimization.
  
• Good understanding of automotive quality standards and New Product Development (NPD) processes.
  
• Strong project management, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination skills.
  
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
  
• Competitive salary with performance-based growth opportunities.
  
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge automotive and electric vehicle technologies.
  
• Exposure to end-to-end product development and strategic sourcing initiatives.
  
• Collaborative and innovation-driven work environment.
  
• Career growth through challenging projects and cross-functional exposure.
  
• Learning and development opportunities with industry-leading professionals.