DGM/ GM/ Sr GM-Direct Procurement(Electrical & Electronics)/ Bangalore

BVR People Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 9,000,000; Full time

Job summary

BVR People Consulting is seeking a DGM/GM/Sr GM in Bangalore to lead strategic sourcing and direct procurement of Electrical and Electronic components. The role drives category strategies, supplier development, localization, and risk mitigation while partnering with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

The candidate will oversee end-to-end procurement, commercial negotiations, and Should Costing initiatives, building a high-performance team across direct procurement.

Qualifications

• 15-22 years in Direct Procurement/Strategic Sourcing with E&E components.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management experience.
• Experience with cost reduction, negotiations, localization and supplier development.
• Exposure to NPI and cross-functional collaboration with R&D/Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end direct material procurement for Electrical & Electronic commodities.
• Develop category strategies aligned with growth, tech roadmap, and manufacturing needs.
• Negotiate pricing, tooling, lead times, MOQs, and long-term agreements with suppliers.
• Drive localization, supplier consolidation, and local/global supplier mix.
• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier development

Negotiation

Leadership

Cost optimization

Job description

Greetings!

We are looking for DGM or GM or Sr GM - Direct Procurement (Electrical and Electronics Components) for our well reputed MNC Client based at Bangalore

This position will lead the strategic sourcing and procurement of Electrical & Electronic (E&E) components used directly in manufacturing and finished products.

The role will be responsible for developing category strategies, driving cost competitiveness, supplier development, localization, supply continuity, risk mitigation, and supplier innovation while closely partnering with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Direct Procurement

• Lead end-to-end direct material procurement for Electrical & Electronic commodities.
• Develop short- and long-term category strategies aligned with business growth, technology roadmap, and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage high-value spend and drive supplier selection, RFQ/RFP, commercial evaluation, negotiation, and contracting.
• Build a competitive mix of local and global suppliers.
• Drive supplier consolidation, alternate source development, dual sourcing, and localization.

2. Electrical & Electronic Commodity Management

The role should have strong sourcing exposure across categories such as:

Electrical Components

• Circuit breakers
• Contactors and relays
• Switches and control devices
• Transformers
• Power supplies / SMPS
• Coils and solenoids
• Motors and fans
• Cables and wires
• Wiring harnesses
• Connectors and terminals
• Terminal blocks
• Busbars and copper components
• Fuses and protection devices
• Sensors and electromechanical assemblies

Electronic Components

• Semiconductors and ICs
• Microcontrollers / MCUs
• MOSFETs, IGBTs and power semiconductor modules
• Diodes and transistors
• Capacitors and resistors
• Inductors and electronic magnetics
• PCB and PCBA
• Sensors
• Electronic control modules
• Displays / HMI components
• Communication and connectivity modules
• Memory and processor components
• Embedded electronic assemblies
• Power electronics components/modules

3. Cost & Commercial Excellence

• Drive year-on-year cost reduction and procurement productivity targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations on pricing, tooling, MOQ, lead time, payment terms, capacity commitments and long-term agreements.
• Drive Should Costing, Clean Sheet Costing, Benchmarking and VA/VE initiatives.
• Monitor commodity movement and develop appropriate sourcing and negotiation strategies.
• Partner with Engineering and suppliers to identify design-to-cost and value engineering opportunities.

4. Supplier Management & Development

• Identify, evaluate, develop and onboard strategic suppliers.
• Drive supplier performance across Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology and Sustainability.
• Conduct periodic supplier business reviews and establish improvement plans.
• Develop supplier capabilities in partnership with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Build strategic relationships with key E&E manufacturers and technology suppliers.

5. Localization & Supply Risk Management

• Drive localization and import substitution for critical E&E components.
• Identify single-source and high-risk components and develop alternate supplier strategies.
• Build sourcing strategies for long-lead-time and constrained electronic/semiconductor components.
• Manage component lifecycle and obsolescence-related sourcing risks.
• Develop supplier capacity and business continuity plans to ensure uninterrupted production.

6. NPI & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with R&D, Product Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Finance.
• Lead Procurement involvement in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs.
• Ensure early supplier involvement during product development.
• Support component selection considering cost, availability, manufacturability, localization and supply risk.
• Drive supplier innovation and technology collaboration for new product development.

7. Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of category managers / procurement professionals.
• Build strong category and commercial capabilities within the Direct Procurement organization.
• Establish governance mechanisms and procurement KPIs.
• Drive a culture of cost ownership, supplier innovation, speed and operational excellence.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

• 15-22 years of experience in Direct Procurement / Strategic Sourcing, with significant experience handling Electrical & Electronic components.
• Strong understanding of the E&E supplier ecosystem and associated manufacturing processes.
• Hands-on experience in sourcing electronics, electrical, semiconductor, PCB/PCBA, power electronics and electromechanical components.
• Strong track record in cost reduction, negotiations, localization and supplier development.
• Experience managing large procurement spend and complex supplier portfolios.
• Strong exposure to Should Costing, VA/VE, supplier negotiations and commodity strategy.
• Experience working closely with R&D/Engineering for NPI and new component development.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, analytical and commercial negotiation skills.
• Experience in Electrical, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Automotive, Energy Management or Engineering Manufacturing organizations preferred.

Thanks & Regards

Thiru

Principal Consultant/ BVRPC/Bangalore