Global Sourcing-Electrical Commodity

Oben Electric Vehicles; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Oben Electric Vehicles is seeking a senior strategic sourcing leader to drive sourcing initiatives for EV electrical and electronic components. The role focuses on motors, controllers, batteries, BMS, chargers, power electronics, and other EV parts, with emphasis on supplier development and global partnerships.

The candidate will lead domestic and international sourcing, negotiate long-term contracts, plan localization efforts, and achieve annual cost-saving targets while collaborating with R&D,

Qualifications

• 15–20 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably in EV/Automotive.
• Strong knowledge of EV components, electrical systems, and power electronics.
• Proven expertise in supplier development, global sourcing, and negotiations.
• Experience in cost optimization, localization, and value engineering.]
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• SAP / ERP knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for EV electrical and electronic components.
• Drive sourcing of motors, controllers, batteries, BMS, chargers, power electronics, wiring harnesses, connectors, and other EV components.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners.
• Lead domestic and global sourcing, supplier development, and localization initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and annual cost-saving targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations, long-term contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor EV technology trends, market developments, and commodity pricing.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier development

Global sourcing

Cost optimization

Localization

Value engineering

Commercial negotiations

SAP ERP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and lead strategic sourcing initiatives for EV electrical and electronic components.
• Drive sourcing of motors, controllers, batteries, BMS, chargers, power electronics, wiring harnesses, connectors, and other EV components.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers, OEMs, and technology partners.
• Lead domestic and global sourcing, supplier development, and localization initiatives.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering, and annual cost-saving targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations, long-term contracts, and supplier agreements.
• Collaborate with R&D, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor EV technology trends, market developments, and commodity pricing.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to ensure supply chain continuity.

Key Requirements

• 15-20 years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement, preferably in the EV / Automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of EV components, electrical systems, and power electronics.
• Proven expertise in supplier development, global sourcing, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in cost optimization, localization, and value engineering.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• SAP / ERP knowledge preferred.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual procurement cost savings.
• Supplier quality and deliveryperformance.
• New supplier development and localization.
• Procurement lead-time reduction.Supply chain reliability and cost competitiveness