Sr Manager

Saankhya Labs; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Saankhya Labs in Bengaluru seeks a senior procurement and supply chain leader with 10–15 years in electronics/ telecom manufacturing or EMS. You will own end-to-end P2P, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP issuance, and contract finalization, including MSAs and NRE costs, while collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams.

Role emphasizes onboarding global EMS/CM partners, multi-sourcing strategies, capacity ramp-ups, and site visits to drive output improvements, term negotiations,

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing domain (Electronics/Telecom/EMS) and P2P processes.
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Knowledge of ISO quality and telecom standards advantageous.
• Excellent SAP and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) including requisition-to-PO conversion and supplier selection.
• Execute RFQ/RFP, evaluate bids, and finalize contracts including MSAs and NRE terms.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and quality teams to validate requirements.
• Onboard and manage global EMS/CM partners across multiple locations.
• Drive multi-sourcing, risk mitigation, and capacity ramp-ups with site visits and planning.
• Negotiate payment terms, pricing, and cost structures to achieve savings and process efficiencies.
• Benchmark proposals, identify cost-reductions while maintaining quality and delivery.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including disruptions and shortages.
• Ensure ESG compliance and vendor audits; support ISO certifications.

Job description

Experience and Education

• Experience: 10 to 15 years experience in manufacturing domain - Electronics / Telecom production or EMS companies.
• Education: BE - ETE or equivalent degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead full end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including requisition-to-PO conversion, supplier selection, RFQ/RFP issuance and evaluation, and contract finalization.
• Expertise in negotiating and closing Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) costs, Manufacturing Value Add (MVA) pricing, repair/rework terms, and process change revisions.
• Proven ability to validate technical and cost requirements in collaboration with manufacturing, industrial engineering, and quality teams.
• Onboard, develop, and manage global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) and Contract Manufacturers (CM) partners, including multi-location capacity ramp-up and performance alignment.
• Build and execute multi-sourcing strategies to mitigate single-source risks, track committed capacities, and drive supplier output improvements through regular follow-ups, site visits, and joint planning.
• Negotiate extended payment terms, volume-based pricing, and cost structures to achieve targeted soft/hard savings through MVA optimizations, NRE closures, and process efficiencies.
• Benchmark supplier proposals and performance against industry standards; identify and implement cost-reduction opportunities while maintaining quality and delivery standards.
• Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including supplier disruptions, capacity constraints, geopolitical factors, and material shortages.
• Ensure ESG compliance, vendor audits, regulatory adherence (telecom-specific standards), and ethical sourcing practices.
• Develop contingency plans, track recovery actions for critical items, and maintain business continuity through diversified sourcing and performance monitoring.
• Mastery-level communication skills for preparing and presenting stakeholder updates, daily reports, and cross-team coordination.
• Expert teamwork and collaboration to drive collective ownership, motivate teams during crises, and foster positive working relationships with internal and external partners.
• Strong management and leadership skills for ethical decision-making, team mentoring, performance guidance, and maintaining a proactive, solution-oriented attitude under pressure.
• In-depth background in telecom hardware supply chains (e.g., radios, baseband units, optical network terminals, cables, enclosures, and related mechanical/electronic components).
• Experience managing partners and sourcing in emerging and global markets, including Asia-Pacific, China, India, and EMEA regions.
• Familiarity with consigned/turnkey manufacturing models, repair/rework services, and high-volume telecom project execution.
• Conduct periodic supplier audits and supplier performance rating along with the quality team.
• Initiate and drive the quality system requirements (ISO9000/TL9000/ISO14001/OHSAS 18000) for suppliers and maintain the records for internal and external audits by customers / ISO certification auditors.

Mandatory Skills

• Min 10-15 years in manufacturing domain - Electronics / Telecom production or EMS companies.
• Excellent knowledge of supplier identification, evaluation, and qualification process
• Excellent understanding of international quality system requirements (ISO9000/TL9000/ISO14001/OHSAS 18000)
• Strong leadership skills, good teamwork, strong result orientation
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills in a very systematic way
• Excellent experience in electronics manufacturing management processes (Optional)
• Excellent knowledge of SAP and data analysis

Desired Skills

• Thorough understanding of electronics supply chain dynamics, OEM/ODM models
• Thorough knowledge about suppliers base, market prices and manufacturing process for Electronics, Telecommunication and wireless products.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Routing & BOM structure analysis
• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and data analysis.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, Excellent in building interpersonal relationships, 6 Sigma.

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