Supplier Manager - Casting, Sintering & Machining

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 4,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ather Energy in Bengaluru is seeking a Supplier Manager for Castings & Forgings to lead sourcing and supplier management for critical components. You’ll stabilize supply for the Hosur line, drive cost-saving projects, and negotiate favorable terms while aligning with the commodity lead and CPO.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality to ensure continuity, risk mitigation, and performance improvements, with a focus on long-term supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production preferred).
• 6+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, preferably in automotive/manufacturing focusing on Castings and Forgings.

Responsibilities

• Stabilize supply (SOP+3) and ensure long-term continuity for the Hosur line.
• Maintain rolling 12-month Hosur spend forecast, review monthly.
• Execute VAVE and MCP, launch cost-saving projects quarterly.
• Negotiate volume discounts and extended payment terms based on spend analysis.
• Audit contract compliance and initiate renegotiation/renewal 120 days pre-expiration.
• Lead Quarterly PBRs with top suppliers, track OTD, Quality PPM, and cost.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing/Quality to resolve line-down/quality incidents.
• Present a monthly Supply Risk Dashboard to senior management.

Skills

Supplier relationships

Cost management

Negotiation

RFQ management

Sourcing strategy

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Role: Supplier Manager Sus - Castings & Forgings

Location: IBC Knowledge park, Bengaluru

Reporting Structure: You will aligned to Commodity Lead Casting & Forgings, Supply chain

Team Name: Casting & Forgings (under Mechanical BTP-Supply Chain)

About the Team and the Role:

The team at Ather is responsible for building a robust and competitive supply chain for our innovative electric vehicles, ensuring part quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

This role is for a specialized Manager for sourcing and managing the supply chain for critical Castings & Forgings components who will oversee the long-term supply continuity, performance, and cost management of the established supplier base for the Hosur/Aurc production line, particularly after the SOP+3 stabilization period.

Responsibilities:

• Stabilize supply (SOP+3) and ensure long-term continuity for the Hosur line.
• Maintain the rolling 12-month Hosur spend forecast, reviewing monthly.
• Execute VAVE and MCP, launching at least two cost-saving projects quarterly.
• Negotiate volume discounts and extended payment terms based on spend analysis.
• Audit contract compliance and initiate renegotiation/renewal 120 days pre-expiration.
• Ensure accurate RM indexing and reconcile PPV quarterly with Finance.
• Manage documentation and technical handover from Development Sourcing, archiving risks.
• Lead Quarterly Periodic Business Reviews (PBRs) with top suppliers, tracking OTD, Quality PPM, and cost.
• Drive formal Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) for non-compliant suppliers.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing/Quality to resolve line-down/quality incidents.
• Present a monthly Supply Risk Dashboard to senior management (constraints, geopolitics).
• Facilitate commercial discrepancy resolution by reconciling supplier invoices with Finance.
• Partner with Engineering to qualify second sources and mitigate single-source risk.
• Assist Audit/Compliance with EHSS and statutory check documentation.
• Set and cascade annual targets for cost reduction, inventory turns, and supplier risk.
• Provide coaching and technical mentorship on advanced negotiation tactics.
• Lead weekly team meetings focused on high-risk suppliers, bottlenecks, and VAVE/MCP status.
• Manage team professional development, securing competency training.
• Conduct annual performance reviews, linking contributions to cost savings and stability.
• Oversee supplier base segmentation and ensure timely annual review/approval with Category Lead and CPO.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Required qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production preferred).
• Experience: 6+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector focusing on Castings and Forgings commodities.

Must have Competencies:

• Supplier Relationship Management
• Cost Management
• Supplier Fulfilment (Demand Supply management)
• Negotiation and Closure
• RFQ management - Engagement with Supplier
• SAP

Good to have Competencies:

• Commodity exposure (Tech & Commercial)
• Supplier base for the Commodity
• Quality Management Systems, AIAG manual, APQP, PPAP, etc.

Want to know more?

At Ather, weve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

Be You, With Us

• The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.