Supply Chain Manager - Electric Vehicle Motor Components

Larsen & Toubro Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro Ltd in Bengaluru seeks an experienced sourcing and procurement professional to develop global and local strategies for traction motor components. You will drive APQP/PPAP readiness, conduct supplier audits, and lead cost reduction initiatives across magnets, laminations, and copper supply chains.

Collaboration with Design, Manufacturing, and Finance will be essential to ensure on-time delivery and value optimization.

Qualifications

• 4–12+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement in automotive or electro-mechanical manufacturing.
• Deep understanding of EV motor components: laminations, magnets, copper wire, insulation, varnish/resins, machining, castings, sensors.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and supplier audits.
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain analytics.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision making under ambiguity.
• Demonstrated L&T experience or familiarity welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop global and local sourcing strategy for traction motor commodities.
• Drive supplier APQP/PPAP readiness for new programs.
• Conduct supplier audits and close gaps with vendors.
• Lead cost analyses, benchmarking, and value engineering initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and LTAs; manage cost reduction roadmap.
• Monitor supplier scorecards, OTD, quality, and responsiveness.
• Ensure material availability and inventory targets for production lines.

Skills

Supply chain

Sourcing

Procurement

Negotiation

Risk management

Supplier management

Analytics

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing Strategy & Supplier DevelopmentDevelop global and local sourcing strategy for traction motor commodities (laminations, magnets, copper, machining, castings, resins, winding materials, sensors). Identify, evaluate, and onboard capable suppliers based on quality, capacity, cost, technology, ESG , and logistics considerations. Drive supplier APQP/PPAP readiness for all new programs. Conduct VDA 6.3 or equivalent supplier audits and ensure closure of gaps. Build dual?sourcing and localization strategy to reduce cost and supply risk.

Cost Management & Commercial ExcellenceLead should?cost analysis , benchmarking, and value engineering (VAVE) with Design/ME. Negotiate pricing, contracts, and long?term agreements (LTAs). Manage cost reduction roadmap (material, logistics, process optimization). Track Cogs , PPV, and commodity risk exposure (magnet & copper price volatility).

Supplier Quality & Performance ManagementWork closely with SQE & Quality to ensure suppliers meet PPM targets, process capability (Cp/Cpk) , and IATF 16949 requirements. Monitor supplier scorecards (OTD, quality, responsiveness, cost). Ensure timely closure of 8D / corrective actions for supplier issues. Drive improvements in incoming quality, lot traceability, and testing standards.

Procurement Operations & Inventory ManagementEnsure material availability for stator, rotor, and assembly lines through demand planning and effective communication with suppliers. Manage inventory levels to meet DOH, turns , and safety stock targets. Run S&OP/S&OE processes: demand/supply alignment, shortage management, and escalation. Implement structured procurement processes (PR -> PO -> GRN -> Invoicing).

Logistics & Supply ContinuityBuild robust inbound logistics plans for domestic and international suppliers. Manage freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and material flows to production. Monitor supply risks (capacity, geopolitical, logistics, regulatory) and execute mitigation plans. Lead crisis management for shortages, quality escapes, or supplier disruptions.

Cross?Functional CollaborationWork with Design Engineering on DFM, specifications, and early supplier involvement. Partner with Manufacturing & ME for tooling readiness, capacity, and ramp-up planning. Align with Finance on budgeting, working capital, and contract terms. Support Program Management on NPI timelines, PPAP, Run@Rate, and launch readiness.

Systems, Compliance & GovernanceMaintain data accuracy in ERP systems ( SAP/Oracle/D365 ). Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 , environmental regulations, RoHS/REACH, and supplier ethics/ESG policies. Manage documentation: RFQ, BOM, contract files, PPAP records, risk registers. Drive continuous improvement through Lean, digital dashboards, and analytics.

Qualifications

4–12+ years in supply chain, sourcing, or procurement in automotive or electro?mechanical manufacturing. Deep understanding of EV motor components: Laminations (stamping, stacking), Magnets (NdFeB grades, coatings, supply risk), Copper wire/hairpin, insulation, varnish/resins, Precision machining, castings, shafts, housings, Sensors, connectors, harnesses. Experience with APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, and supplier audits. Strong negotiation, commercial, and risk management skills. Proficiency in ERP systems and supply chain analytics. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision making under ambiguity L&T.

L&T Company Overview / About Us

L&T is a USD 30 billion Indian multinational engaged in EPC Projects, Hi-Tech Manufacturing, and Services, operating across multiple geographies. A strong, customer–focussed approach and the constant quest for top‑class quality have enabled L&T to attain and sustain leadership in its major lines of business for eight decades. Given L&T’s capability in strategic electronics and leveraging its foray into semiconductor design and well‑established capabilities in L&T Technology Services, the business is expanding its offerings to cover industrial electronic modules, products and systems in critical sectors of Power Electronics, Automotive Electronics, Industrial Robotics & Automation, Communication Platforms and Electronic Systems Design & Manufacturing (ESDM). The focus products under Automotive Electronics are ADAS, Electrification & Connectivity related products.