Sourcing Manager (m/f/d)

Variosystems AG; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Flexible work time model

Job summary

Variosystems AG in Bengaluru seeks an experienced supply chain professional to lead material cost management and procurement for key customer programs. You will design efficient sourcing strategies, manage supplier relations, and optimize SAP-based master data.

The role emphasizes cost control, risk mitigation, and collaboration across teams in a fast-paced EMS environment, with a flexible work time model and strong health benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or Procurement from a recognized institute.
• 8–10 years in supply chain within an EMS company.
• Excellent English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, follow through and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Excel; hands-on with MS 365 and SAP is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Calculate material costs and design optimal supply chain for assigned customer programs.
• Mitigate risks, define order quantities, benchmark prices, place POs and manage SAP delivery timelines.
• Deliver benchmark costs to support business wins and drive cost reduction through preferred suppliers and sourcing.
• Advise customers on optimal supply chain and sourcing strategies, manage all assigned materials including after-sales.
• Select and negotiate with preferred suppliers, expand supplier network and coordinate new supplier qualifications with QA and Global Procurement.
• Maintain SAP master data for critical components (pricing, packaging, lead times).

Skills

Supply chain management

Cost management

Sourcing

SAP

Excel

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Procurement

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Variosystemsdevelopsandmanufactureselectronic solutions for industries where reliability is critical - including Medtech & Life Science, Industrial & Automation, Aerospace &Defenceand SmartInfrastructure & Environment. As a long-term strategic partner to innovators and market leaders, we offer services along the entire value chain, from concept and engineering tovalidatedassemblies and global production. Across our global network, more than 2,800 people work together to transform ideas into reliable electronic systems.

Job Description

Project Sourcing: Calculate material costs, select suppliers, and design the optimal supply chain for assigned customer programs. Mitigate risks, define order quantities for critical components, benchmark prices, place POs, and manage delivery timelines in SAP (SCX).

Material Cost Management & Controlling: Deliver benchmark costs to support business wins, drive cost reduction initiatives, and manage cost development through preferred suppliers, benchmarking, negotiations, and alternative sourcing.

Supply Chain Management: Advise customers on optimal supply chain and sourcing strategies, manage all assigned customer materials including after-sales, and ensure the best pricing and material selection for customer projects.

Supplier Management: Select and negotiate with preferred suppliers, explore second sourcing options, expand the supplier network, and coordinate new supplier qualifications with QA and Global Procurement.

Master Data Maintenance: Maintain SAP master data for critical components (e.g., pricing, packaging, lead times). Reassign components to Factory Procurement when criticality decreases.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification in Supply Chain Management or Procurement from a recognized professional institute.

Minimum 8-10 years working experience in supply chain in an EMS company.

Excellent communication skills in English both written and spoken.

Should be a Team Player processing strong analytical, interpersonal, negotiation and project management skills.

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, Follow through commitments and meeting deadlines.

Working experience in MS Outlook, Excel and Word is necessary. Hands-on experience with MS 365, Advanced Excel and an ERP system preferably with SAP will be an added advantage.

Additional Information

• Flat hierarchies, direct communication, and a backbone of integrity, courage, responsibility.
• A fast-moving environment where momentum is not lost in approval loops.
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers across countries, industries, and perspectives.
• A workplace shaped by technology, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Challenges with scale, depth, andenough complexityto keep you learning.
• An attractive remuneration package with excellent company health benefits and flexible work time model for bridging days.