Manager – Sourcing & Procurement

ePropelled USA; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ePropelled USA is seeking a Manager – Sourcing & Procurement in Chennai, India, to lead and develop sourcing strategies while managing supplier relationships and procurement operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in strategic sourcing and vendor management.

Your role will focus on cost optimization, ensuring material availability, and delivering high-quality results to support the company's innovative solutions in a greener world.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in procurement of Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronics products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
• Manage end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) procurement activities.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Production Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

Supplier Management

Negotiation

Logistics Management

Cost Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP (MM/PP/SD modules)

Power BI

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Job description

ePropelled flexible technology portfolio represents a major innovation in the market, just as many industries and society as a whole are gearing up for a greener world. We apply our knowledge and experience to create solutions based on in-depth research and thorough testing while looking into the future for inspiration.

Job Description

Reports to - Global Manager Projects & SCM

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Procurement, or Logistics will be an added advantage.

Years of Experience

• 10–15 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Vendor Development, and Logistics.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience in procurement of Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Motors, Controllers, UAV, Aerospace, Automotive, or Industrial products is preferred.

Position Summary

• The Manager – Sourcing & Procurement is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, tactical purchasing, logistics, and procurement operations to support manufacturing and new product development.
• The role focuses on ensuring uninterrupted material availability while achieving cost optimization, supplier performance, quality, and delivery objectives.
• The Manager collaborates with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams to ensure timely procurement and efficient supply chain operations.
• This position plays a key role in driving localization, supplier development, cost reduction, and procurement excellence for ePropelled's global operations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management (P2P)

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for direct and indirect materials.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and develop domestic and international suppliers.
• Conduct supplier negotiations covering pricing, commercial terms, contracts, and delivery schedules.
• Drive supplier localization, value engineering, supplier consolidation, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Develop long-term supplier partnerships to improve supply continuity and business performance.
• Conduct supplier audits, supplier performance reviews, and continuous improvement programs in line with ISO requirements.

2. Tactical Purchasing & Procurement Operations

• Manage end-to-end Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) procurement activities.
• Execute daily purchasing activities to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Monitor supplier acknowledgements, purchase orders, and delivery commitments.
• Expedite critical materials to support production schedules.
• Coordinate procurement activities with Production Planning, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.
• Manage purchase requisitions, approvals, procurement documentation, and ERP transactions.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and improve procurement lead times.

3. Logistics & Supply Chain Management:

• Manage domestic and international inbound and outbound logistics.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, transporters, and warehouse partners.
• Ensure import/export compliance and customs clearance activities.
• Monitor shipment planning, tracking, and on-time deliveries.
• Optimize transportation costs while maintaining delivery performance.
• Develop new suppliers to support business growth and supply continuity.
• Execute supplier benchmarking and market analysis.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through localization, alternate sourcing, and process improvements.
• Participate in new product sourcing and supplier selection activities.
• Support engineering teams with value engineering initiatives.

5. Supplier Quality & Compliance:

• Work closely with Quality teams to ensure supplier compliance with quality standards.
• Support supplier audits, corrective actions, and supplier development initiatives.
• Ensure suppliers comply with ISO 9001, environmental, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in supplier quality and delivery performance.
• Lead and mentor sourcing, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Define team objectives and monitor procurement KPIs.
• Encourage cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Support employee development through coaching and performance reviews.

7. Reporting and Performance Management:

• Prepare procurement dashboards and KPI reports.
• Track cost savings, supplier performance, inventory, and procurement metrics.
• Present sourcing updates, procurement risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and procurement planning activities.

8. Quality and Compliance:

• Ensure that all projects and supply chain activities adhere to Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015.
• Collaborate with quality teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensuring the Product Quality meets the specifications.

Tools & Technical Requirements:

1. Tools:

• Project Management Tools: odoo and ARENA.
• ERP & Procurement Tools: SAP (MM/PP/SD modules), OODO, Oracle SCM Cloud, or similar ERP systems.
• Data Analysis Tools: Power BI, Tableau, Excel (advanced), or similar.

2. Technical Skills:

• Strategic Sourcing - Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, and supplier performance.
• Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) - Manage the complete procurement lifecycle from purchase requisition through supplier payment.
• Vendor Development - Identify, qualify, develop, and maintain high-performing domestic and international suppliers.
• Supplier Negotiation - Negotiate pricing, contracts, payment terms, lead times, and commercial agreements to achieve business objectives.
• Cost Analysis - Analyze procurement costs and implement cost reduction, value engineering, and localization initiatives.
• Procurement Planning - Plan and execute procurement activities to ensure timely material availability for production and projects.
• Import & Export Procedures - Manage international procurement activities, customs compliance, documentation, and freight coordination.
• Inventory Management - Optimize inventory levels to balance material availability, carrying costs, and production requirements.
• Logistics Management - Coordinate inbound and outbound logistics, transportation, warehousing, and delivery performance.
• Contract Management - Prepare, review, administer, and monitor supplier contracts to ensure commercial and legal compliance.
• Power BI - Develop interactive dashboards and reports to monitor procurement KPIs, supplier performance, and business insights.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel - Utilize advanced Excel functions, PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis tools for procurement reporting and decision-making.

3. Standards and Regulations:

• ISO 9001:2015
• Supplier Quality Management
• Procurement Compliance
• Import & Export Regulations
• Incoterms
• Commercial Contracts

4. Communication and Leadership:

• Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Authority

• Strategic Supplier Selection & Qualification
• Procurement & Commercial Negotiation
• Logistics Planning & Coordination
• Procurement Budget & Cost Optimization
• Cross-functional Procurement Decision Making