# Senior Strategic Sourcing Engineer

**Company:** [Maxwell Energy System Pvt Ltd](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/vKeevEtE1dLBBHYP4zpNWX.md)
**Location:** Bengaluru, India
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** MXWL - Operations, Purchase & Quality

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## Description

We’re seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager to assist our order management group in managing the materials purchasing process and negotiating with suppliers.

**Responsibilities:**

-   **Vendor Development & Management** \- To develop & qualify supplier by providing him the necessary support. Address product as well as field quality issues by coordinating with Suppliers as well as internal functions like R&D, Quality, Sales function.
-   **Costing and Cost Control** \- Cost Estimation, costing & Drive cost reduction by a teardown of critical components. Ensure complete and accurate flow-down of specifications on all POs to suppliers across all commodities and provide a list of shortages. Prepare send and pricing reports. Negotiate pricing on an order-by-order basis.
-   **Saving**\- To initiate, implement and monitor cost saving by using various levers of negotiation. Work on cost optimization of the Product by connecting the R&D Team with different suppliers & proposing alternatives to optimize cost.
-   **Timely implementation of Projects** \- To coordinate with the New Product development teams & suppliers for timely implementation of projects.
-   **Supplier Management** - To develop and manage suppliers on techno-commercial aspects. Track and ensure on time delivery of materials, and provide regular updates to Planning and Project/Inventory Coordinators.
-   **Excess Inventory Liquidation -** To sell off the excess component inventory lying at the EMS & optimize the excess inventory cost.

## Requirements

**Must -Have-Requirements**

-   Minimum of 5-year experience in a supply chain or purchasing role.
-   PCB, BOM and component sourcing experience.
-   Experience managing suppliers.
-   Experience working in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
-   Analytical and structured
-   Impeccable written and verbal communication.
-   Proven multi-tasking abilities.
-   Experience in procurement and negotiation.
-   Excellent interpersonal skills.
-   Excellent command of Google Suite Tools (i.e. spreadsheets, ppt)

**Nice -to -have Requirements**

-   Good at building professional relationships across all levels of an organization.
-   Knowledge of strategic SCM processes.
-   Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills are a plus.
-   A good network of component manufacturers/suppliers, distributors & stock listers.

**Experience : 5-10 Years**

**Location: Whitefield, Bengaluru**

**Preference : EMS or Supplier Background**