Sourcing Specialist

Simple Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Simple Energy in Bangalore is seeking a detail-oriented Off-the-Shelf Components Lead for our Strategic Sourcing team. You will source, validate, and manage commercially available components for EV hardware, collaborating with design, procurement, quality, and manufacturing.

You will drive supplier identification, qualification, and negotiations while ensuring regulatory compliance and cost reductions. Prior EV/auto or IoT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 4-12 years of experience in component engineering, product development, or technical sourcing in a hardware-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of OTS components across mechanical, electrical, and electronic domains.
• Experience with component databases, PLM systems, and compliance tools (e.g., Silicon Expert, Octo part, etc.).
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Prior experience working with EV, automotive, IoT, consumer electronics, or industrial products is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks, CAD) and product development workflows.
• Knowledge of global supply chain and vendor ecosystems.
• Experience in working with quality, certification, and compliance bodies.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and select optimal off-the-shelf components (electrical, electronic, mechanical) for product development based on performance, cost, availability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes and supplier qualification.
• Map supplier landscapes; establish qualification protocols, audit plans, and scorecards.
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives—target 8–10% annual savings.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms, volume discounts, and tooling investments.
• Part costing, Should Cost, and contractualization activities.
• New product development support with DFx, DFMEA, PFMEA; proto to mass production tooling.
• Maintain SRM, QBRs, and cross-functional collaboration with NPD, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering.
• Implement supplier risk assessments and monitor quality KPIs; manage documentation & compliance.

Skills

Sourcing

Supplier management

Negotiation

Cross-functional

Cost reduction

PLM systems

Quality compliance

EV components

Education

Bachelor's / Master's in Mechanical or Electrical

Tools

Altium

SolidWorks

Silicon Expert

Octopart

ERP/PLM

Job description

About Simpleenergy

Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India. Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Job description: Sourcing (Off-the-Shelf (OTS) Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore

We are looking for a detail-oriented and technically proficient Off-the-Shelf (OTS - Suspension, RVM, Fasteners, Brakes etc.) Components Lead to join our Strategic Sourcing team. This role is critical in sourcing, validating, and managing commercially available components that go into our products. You will work closely with design, procurement, quality, and manufacturing teams to ensure that chosen components meet technical, commercial, and regulatory requirements.

To be successful, you will be expected to:

Component Strategy & Selection:

• Identify, evaluate, and select optimal off-the-shelf components (electrical, electronic, mechanical) for product development based on performance, cost, availability, and lifecycle considerations.
• Supplier Identification & Qualification
• Map global and domestic supplier landscapes; lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes.
• Identification, Selection & Qualification of Supplier
• Establish qualification protocols, audit plans, and scorecards to ensure supplier
• capabilities and compliance.
• Cost Management & Negotiation
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction initiatives—targeting 8–10% annual savings.
• Lead high-stakes negotiations on contract terms, volume discounts, and tooling investments.
• Part Costing
• Should Cost
• Contractualization
• Drive Cost reduction initiatives.
• New Product Development
• DFx Process
• DFMEA, PFMEA
• Part Development - Proto, Mass Production
• Proto & Mass Production Tool & Fixture Development
• Capacity Calculation & Set up Capacity as per requirement.

Vendor Management:

• Supplier Identification, Selection and Approval
• Supplier Audit for Qualifying the supplier
• Develop and manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of
• high-quality components.
• Identifying Improvement plan along with supplier to meet SEPL requirement
• Maintain SRM
• QBR’s with supplier based on parameters
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Partner with NPD, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to balance design for cost, manufacturability, and performance.
• Fast-track prototype tool builds, pilot runs, and scale-up sourcing for high-volume launches.
• Risk & Quality Assurance
• Implement supplier risk assessments (financial, geo-political, capacity) and develop mitigation plans.
• Set and monitor quality KPIs (PPM, defect trends, on-time delivery) with continuous improvement roadmaps.
• Documentation & Compliance:
• Maintain component databases, datasheets, and compliance documentation (e.g., RoHS, REACH, UL, ISO standards).
• Monitor component obsolescence, lead time risks, and suggest alternatives to reduce supply chain disruption.
• Tech Scouting & Innovation:
• Stay updated with emerging technologies, component innovations, and market trends to inform design improvements.

You must have any or a combination of any of the following skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related engineering discipline.
• 4-12 years of experience in component engineering, product development, or technical sourcing in a hardware-focused environment.
• Strong understanding of OTS components across mechanical, electrical, and electronic domains.
• Experience with component databases, PLM systems, and compliance tools (e.g., Silicon Expert, Octo part, etc.).
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Prior experience working with EV, automotive, IoT, consumer electronics, or industrial products is a plus.
• Familiarity with design tools (e.g., Altium, SolidWorks, CAD) and product development workflows.
• Knowledge of global supply chain and vendor ecosystems.
• Experience in working with quality, certification, and compliance bodies.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of India’s fast-growing EV revolution.
• Work with a passionate team committed to sustainability and innovation.
• Opportunity to shape the brand identity of a leading EV startup