Material Project Manager

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Material Project Manager in Bengaluru to lead sourcing initiatives for newly designed products, drive cost-reduction strategies, and ensure supply continuity. You will coordinate RFQ processes, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on NPI and pilot projects to optimize sourcing decisions.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 5+ years in sourcing and supplier management, strong Excel skills, and the ability to read

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) with 5+ years of sourcing/program management experience.
• Experience in negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management.
• Proficient with MS Excel; knowledge of cost modeling and product cost structures.

Responsibilities

• Initiate and manage RFQ processes, lead times, and should-cost estimates for internal stakeholders.
• Negotiate with suppliers and award business based on quotes and fit.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies for NPI/Pilot projects.
• Oversee internal part qualification approvals for critical components.
• Read and interpret BOMs, assess make vs. buy options, and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Sourcing

Program management

Supplier management

Excel

BOM reading

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

Who we are

At UST, we help the world's best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 30,000 employees in 30+ countries, we build for boundless impact - touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

Role Description

UST is looking for a Material Project Manager is responsible for sourcing of newly designed products, setting up strategies for cost reduction, supply continuity and sourcing decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
• Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award business to supplier.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for NPI/ Pilot projects.
• Responsible for Internal part qualification approvals for components identified as critical parts.
• Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/specifications and communicate with suppliers.
• Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key stakeholder.
• Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost
• Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.

Required Skills & Experience

• Qualification & Experience Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or Industrial) with minimum of 5 years of experience into sourcing, program management and supplier management.
• Should have prior sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office. Excel is a must, Knowledge of manufacturing methods & commodities as related to product and cost structure.
• Ability to read and interpret BOM's.
• Must be self-starter and be able to operate independent of day-to-day
• Excellent people and presentation skills.
• Other Skills (Good to have) 1. Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
• Costing experience: needs to understand various cost models (E.g., Outsourced assembly/ module), mark-up, margins etc.
• Have worked with cross functional team on New product / Design change
• Able to interpret drawings. Using 3D modelling and PLM software.
• Have worked with global suppliers
• Product qualification and readiness reports.
• Program dashboards and performance metrics.

What We Believe

We're proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we've been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone, to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do.

Humility

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity

We honour our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

Skills

Compliance Management, Electrical Network Design, Mechanical Design, Product Development

• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures