Supplier Manager - Transmission

Ather Energy; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electric mobility firm in Bengaluru is seeking a Supplier Manager for their Supply Chain Operations team. You will design and implement sourcing strategies for built-to-spec products, particularly in the automotive sector. Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of experience and a strong educational background in engineering. Strong negotiation and supplier management skills are essential, along with a passion for driving cost efficiencies and maintaining quality standards. This full-time role promises a mid-senior level challenge.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and material handling.
• Strong knowledge of electro-mechanical parts and transmission architectures.
• Good understanding of AIAG manuals and quality certifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute sourcing strategies for built-to-spec products.
• Identify and assess potential suppliers and manage supply chain risks.
• Collaborate with engineering and finance teams for cost setting.

Skills

Supplier relation management

Negotiation skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Education

B.E./M.E. in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Job description

Supplier Manager - Transmission (Build to Spec Product)

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You’ll be our Supplier Manager, Build to Spec Product – Transmission.

You’ll be based at IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru.

You’ll be aligned with Lead – Transmission.

You’ll be joining our Supply Chain Operations team.

What you’ll do at Ather

• Be resident supplier manager to design and execute sourcing strategies for the built-to-spec commodity, both short and long-term plans.
• Identify new potential suppliers as per drawing requirements, statement of requirements, latest technology trends, competition risks, etc.
• Assess supply chain risks and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.
• Drive and monitor the entire lifecycle of suppliers – selection, onboarding to exit, and techno-commercial qualification, including validation of processes.
• Participate in initial technical review meetings with potential suppliers along with the engineering team.
• Collaborate with engineering and finance to understand target cost setting through should-cost reports and identify levers to bridge gaps between target cost and quotes; establish cost reduction levers via engineering and negotiation.
• Identify and establish part cost/NRE cost/lead time structures for the commodity and sub-commodity parts, meeting cost, quality, and timeline targets for the program.
• Execute contracts with suppliers to secure commitment on cost, quality, and delivery and mitigate potential risks associated with SLAs.
• Align with the organizational long-term forecast and business plan to secure capacities at each supplier partner’s manufacturing line.
• Communicate with suppliers monthly to review requirement plans and ensure adherence to released MRP.
• Track capacity at suppliers and their sub-suppliers to ensure a smooth supply chain.
• Ensure the sustenance of established processes and plan for periodic audit and scorecard reviews.
• Devise and drive mechanisms to track commodity price fluctuations impacting the commodity and share impact with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure seamless implementation of engineering changes and obsolete management at the supplier end and negotiate price revisions if necessary.
• Ensure timely material disposition for non-conformance parts and align with suppliers for next course of action.
• Establish cadence with engineering, SQA, MQA, and PQ teams to evaluate current performance of the supply base, devise improvement actions, and support implementation.
• Monitor timely payment to all supplier partners as per agreed credit terms.

Here’s what we’re looking for

• Prior experience in the development of built-to-spec products, preferably automotive parts such as transmission belts, pulleys, pressure relief valves, and breather (mechanical proprietary).
• Knowledge of e2W transmission architectures, venting solutions for batteries, motors and gearboxes, and other electro‑mechanical parts – product specific technical/domain knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of 4S – scouting, selecting, securing, and supplier relation management.
• Good experience in understanding supplier landscape, value chain mapping, and zero‑based costing based on drawings.
• Strong knowledge of different base manufacturing processes such as casting, machining, belt manufacturing, and gear manufacturing processes.
• Ability to work on spend analysis, negotiations, and understanding of commercials & INCO terms; financial statement analysis is a plus.
• Prior experience in understanding service level agreements, contract analysis, and negotiation with suppliers.
• Experience in procurement processes such as rolling out monthly/quarterly production plans, following up with vendors, and ensuring production fulfillment.
• Good understanding of AIAG manuals such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA and quality certifications such as IATF16949 & ISO9001.
• Product development life cycle experience and strong problem solving skills.
• Ability to work well within a team – enjoys collaborating, persuading, and influencing.
• Ability to thrive under pressure – to manage challenging deadlines.
• Strong planning, process management, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.

What you bring to Ather

• B.E./M.E. in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering.
• 6–8 years of hands‑on experience on strategic sourcing & material handling of built-to-spec parts.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Supply Chain

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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