Senior Manager/ AGM - Supply Chain

Oben Electric Vehicles; Bengaluru; Presencial; INR 4 000 000 - 7 000 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Performance-based incentives

Resumo da oferta

Oben Electric Vehicles in Bengaluru seeks a Sr. Manager/ AGM Purchase & Supply Chain Management with 15+ years in Automotive/EV sectors to lead strategic sourcing and procurement operations for the EV 2-wheeler business.

The role involves supplier identification, negotiations, budgeting, NPD sourcing, and cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, QA and Production teams to ensure timely material supply and cost competitiveness.

Qualificações

• 15+ years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Strategic Sourcing within Automotive / EV industry.
• Strong experience in multi-commodity purchasing, preferably with a 2W / 4W OEM.
• Proven expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier development, cost reduction and strategic sourcing.
• Strong understanding of automotive components, manufacturing processes, commodity costing and supplier ecosystems.
• Experience in managing procurement budgets, high‑value purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Exposure to EV components, localisation and NPD sourcing will be an added advantage.
• Working knowledge of SAP / ERP and procurement MIS.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead end-to-end purchase and strategic sourcing activities across multiple automotive commodities.
• Manage commodity-wise procurement covering Frame & Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Machining, Plastics, Electrical & Electronics, Battery Components, Motors, Controllers and Proprietary Components.
• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, development, onboarding and strategic vendor partnerships.
• Lead commercial negotiations, RFQs, price finalisation, annual rate contracts and long‑term procurement agreements.
• Drive cost optimisation, VA/VE, should-cost analysis, price benchmarking and localisation initiatives.
• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to reduce supplier dependency and procurement risks.
• Manage procurement budgets, purchase spend, price variance and annual cost reduction targets.
• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Production and Planning teams for NPD sourcing and mass production requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and business requirements.
• Establish procurement processes, SOPs, vendor performance metrics and commercial governance.
• Lead and mentor the purchase team while ensuring procurement efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Conhecimentos

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Supplier management

Negotiation

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP / SAP experience

Formação académica

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Automobile/Electrical

MBA in Supply Chain / Operations

Ferramentas

SAP

ERP systems

Procurement MIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Sr. Manager / AGM Purchase & Supply Chain Management

Industry: Automotive / Electric Vehicle (2-Wheeler)
Experience: 1520 Years
Location: Bengaluru

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Automobile / Electrical) – MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.

We are looking for an experienced Purchase & Supply Chain professional with 15+ years of experience in the Automotive / EV industry to lead strategic purchasing and procurement operations for our Electric 2-Wheeler business.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end purchase and strategic sourcing activities across multiple automotive commodities.


• Manage commodity-wise procurement covering Frame & Fabrication, Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Machining, Plastics, Electrical & Electronics, Battery Components, Motors, Controllers and Proprietary Components.


• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, development, onboarding and strategic vendor partnerships.


• Lead commercial negotiations, RFQs, price finalisation, annual rate contracts and long‑term procurement agreements.


• Drive cost optimisation, VA/VE, should-cost analysis, price benchmarking and localisation initiatives.


• Develop alternate sourcing strategies to reduce supplier dependency and procurement risks.


• Manage procurement budgets, purchase spend, price variance and annual cost reduction targets.


• Work closely with Engineering, R&D, Quality, Production and Planning teams for NPD sourcing and mass production requirements.


• Ensure timely procurement of materials in line with production schedules and business requirements.


• Establish procurement processes, SOPs, vendor performance metrics and commercial governance.


• Lead and mentor the purchase team while ensuring procurement efficiency and cost competitiveness.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in Purchase / Procurement / Strategic Sourcing within the Automotive / EV / Auto Component manufacturing industry.


• Strong experience in multi-commodity purchasing, preferably with a 2W / 4W OEM.


• Proven expertise in commercial negotiations, supplier development, cost reduction and strategic sourcing.


• Strong understanding of automotive components, manufacturing processes, commodity costing and supplier ecosystems.


• Experience in managing procurement budgets, high‑value purchasing and supplier relationships.


• Exposure to EV components, localisation and NPD sourcing will be an added advantage.


• Working knowledge of SAP / ERP and procurement MIS.


• Strong leadership, negotiation, analytical and stakeholder management skills.