Strategic Sourcing

FORVIA HELLA; Punjab; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA in Derabassi, Punjab, India is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to lead procurement for automotive lighting components, including LEDs, PCBs, lenses, and related electronics. The role focuses on cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation and alignment with quality, innovation, and sustainability.

You will collaborate with R&D, program management, and finance, drive dual-sourcing, monitor market trends, and support NPD with early supplier involvement, while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, or business.
• 8–10 years of strategic sourcing or procurement experience.
• Experience with lighting, electronics, or precision plastic components is a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of automotive lighting technologies and standards (IATF-16949) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for lighting commodities (LEDs, PCBs, drivers, injection-molded parts, die-cast components, wiring harnesses).
• Lead end-to-end supplier selection, audits, onboarding, and performance management.
• Negotiate pricing, tooling costs, long-term agreements, and service level expectations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Program Management, Quality, Operations and Finance.
• Monitor market trends and develop dual-sourcing and risk mitigation plans.

Skills

Automotive lighting tech

Manufacturing processes

IATF-16949 familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / supply chain / business

Job description

Location Derabassi - Punjab, India

FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for leading procurement activities for automotive lighting components and technologies (LED modules, PCBs, lenses, housings, wiring, electronics). The role ensures cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for lighting commodities (LEDs, drivers, PCBs, injection‑molded parts, die‑cast components, wiring harnesses).
• Conduct cost analysis, benchmark pricing, and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.
• Identify global and regional suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and build long‑term sourcing pipelines.
• Support Make/Buy decisions and identify localization opportunities.

Supplier Management

• Lead end‑to‑end supplier selection, audits, onboarding, and performance management.
• Build supplier partnerships supporting innovation in LED, OLED, laser, and ADAS‑integrated lighting.
• Manage supplier KPIs: Cost, Quality, Delivery, Sustainability, and Risk.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Own negotiations for pricing, tooling cost, long‑term agreements, supply terms, and service‑level expectations.
• Ensure contract compliance and safeguard the company from supply disruptions.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with R&D, Program Management, Quality, Operations, and Finance.
• Support new product development (NPD) by integrating suppliers early in the design phase (early supplier involvement).
• Participate in VA/VE activities to optimize cost, materials, and design.

Cost, Risk & Supply Chain Optimization

• Monitor market trends (LED price drops, electronics shortages, raw material volatility).
• Develop dual‑sourcing strategies and supply‑chain risk mitigation plans.
• Track and drive year‑on‑year cost savings.

Compliance & Sustainability

• Ensure sourcing practices meet corporate sustainability and ESG requirements.
• Support audits for environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH), and IATF‑16949 standards.

Your Qualifications

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of automotive lighting technologies (LEDs, optical systems, driver electronics).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: injection molding, die‑casting, SMT, coating, lens manufacturing.
• Familiarity with automotive standards (APQP, PPAP, IATF‑16949).

Core Competencies

• Strong negotiation and supplier‑relationship management skills.
• Cost engineering and analytical abilities.
• Understanding of global supply‑chain risks and mitigation.
• Proactive, data‑driven decision‑making.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering / supply chain / business.
• Experience: 8–10 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably in automotive components.
• Experience with lighting, electronics, or precision plastic components is a strong advantage.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Neha Saini

Derabassi - Punjab