Deputy Manager - Procurement Commodity-T2 Electronics

Whirlpool India Limited; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Whirlpool India Limited is seeking a Deputy Manager / Analyst – Sourcing to strengthen its electronics commodity sourcing team. The role focuses on Tier-2 supplier strategy for electronic assemblies, collaborating with EMS/Tier-1 partners, design engineering, and quality teams across India, China, Vietnam, and Poland.

You will lead negotiations, manage EOL, and drive cost reduction and dual-sourcing strategies to ensure supply stability and cost competitiveness.

Qualifications

• 6–9 years in electronics component sourcing (Tier-2).
• Experience with ICs, connectors, sensors, LEDs, transformers.
• Experience in T2 supplier strategy and EOL management.
• Experience in consumer electronics or EMS sourcing environments.
• Knowledge of BOM cost breakdown and should-cost modeling.
• Understanding of IPC standards, AQL and DPPM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own T2 supplier strategy for Tier-2 electronic components (ICs, connectors, etc.).
• Lead commercial negotiation with T2 suppliers on pricing and terms.
• Manage EOL processes, obsolescence notices, and last-time-buy planning.
• Negotiate LTAs and material allocation agreements for supply stability.
• Review NCNR documentation and balance supply with risk.
• Develop commodity strategy for child-part categories with should-costing.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering with EMS/Tier-1 partners.
• Support dual-sourcing and China+1 de-risking for critical components.
• Monitor market intelligence: lead times, pricing, obsolescence risk.
• Coordinate BOM cost breakdowns with EMS and design teams.
• Track supplier quality and on-time delivery with quality teams.
• Lead supply chain planning: demand-supply, lead-time, buffer stock.
• Support NPI with timely sourcing and supplier readiness.

Skills

Electronics sourcing

T2 supplier strategy

Commercial negotiation

EOL management

BOM cost breakdown

Should-cost modeling

NPI support

BCP / supply continuity

Global supplier coordination

Market intelligence tracking

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Electronics/Electrical Engineering

MBA in Operations/Supply Chain (preferred)

Job description

Job Description

Requisition ID: 73670

About Whirlpool India

Whirlpool of India Limited, headquartered in Gurugram, is a leading home appliances company dedicated to enhancing life at home and inspiring generations through its trusted brands. The company operates three state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facilities in Faridabad, Pune & Puducherry, each reflecting Whirlpool’s commitment to providing best‑in‑class consumer solutions. Further driving innovation, the company has a Technology & Engineering Center, where India's world‑class talent architects the next generation of home innovation. In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Whirlpool of India reported approximately INR 8110 Cr in annual revenue and employed 2193 people. More information is available at www.india.whirlpool.in

The team you will be a part of

The Procurement team identifies researches and evaluates suppliers that meet the organization's standards of price, quality, timing, and reliability of supply. Recognizes and evaluate sales, promotional campaigns, and other opportunities to secure reduced prices. Assesses supplier's products to ensure that they comply with specifications and meet the organization's quality standards.

This Role In Summary

Whirlpool of India Limited is looking for a Deputy Manager / Analyst – Sourcing to strengthen its electronics commodity sourcing team, with a specific focus on Tier-2 (child part / sub-component) supplier strategy for Electronics Assemblies for Whirlpool Applications. This role owns T2 sourcing strategy, commercial negotiation, and end-of-lifecycle (EOL) management for the electronic components that go into PCBAs, HMIs, and lighting modules — working closely with EMS/Tier-1 partners, design engineering, and quality teams across India, China, Vietnam, and Poland.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Own T2 supplier strategy for Tier-2 electronic components: ICs, connectors, transformers, resistors, capacitors, sensors, LEDs, switches, IGBTs, relays, microprocessors,microcontrollers, diodes, transistors.

• Lead commercial negotiation with T2 suppliers on pricing, contracts, and terms, including annual price negotiations and cost-down agreements.
• Manage end-of-lifecycle (EOL) for components — tracking obsolescence notices, qualifying alternate/second-source parts, and driving last-time-buy and transition planning with design engineering.
• Negotiate and manage long-term agreements (LTAs) and material allocation agreements with T2 suppliers to secure supply and pricing stability during periods of constraint.
• Review, negotiate, and manage NCNR (Non-Cancellable Non-Returnable) documentation and exposure, balancing supply assurance against inventory and liability risk.
• Build and execute commodity strategy for child-part categories, including should-cost modeling and target costing for BOM-level components.
• Drive cost reduction and value engineering initiatives in partnership with EMS/Tier-1 suppliers and design engineering.
• Support dual-sourcing and China+1 de-risking strategy for critical/scarce components (e.g. semiconductors, IGBTs, connectors).
• Track component-level market intelligence: allocation, lead times, pricing trends, and obsolescence risk.
• Coordinate with EMS partners on BOM cost breakdowns, alternate part qualification, and second-source approvals.
• Monitor supplier quality and delivery performance for sub-components (DPPM, AQL, IPC compliance) in coordination with quality teams.
• Drive business continuity planning (BCP) for critical components — identifying single-source risks, qualifying backup suppliers, and maintaining contingency stock/capacity plans.
• Manage supply chain planning for T2 components — demand-supply matching, lead-time and buffer stock planning, and escalation of allocation/shortage issues with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring timely component sourcing, costing, and supplier readiness.
• Maintain and improve component cost databases, price benchmarks, and supplier scorecards.

Minimum Requirements

• 6–9 years of experience in electronics component (T2) sourcing, having handled major global manufacturers for ICs, connectors, microprocessors, sensors, LEDs, and transformers.
• Demonstrated experience in T2 supplier strategy, commercial negotiation, and end-of-lifecycle (EOL) management for electronic components.
• Prior experience in consumer electronics, appliances, automotive Tier-1/Tier-2, or EMS sourcing environments.
• Working knowledge of BOM cost breakdown, should-cost modeling, and component-level commercial negotiation.
• Familiarity with semiconductor/electronic component market dynamics (allocation, lead time volatility, PLI/BCD considerations for India manufacturing).
• Exposure to quality frameworks relevant to electronic components (IPC standards, AQL, DPPM) is an advantage.
• Bachelor's degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; MBA in Operations/Supply Chain preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and cross-functional coordination skills; comfortable working with global suppliers across India, China, Vietnam, and Poland.

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