Sr. General Manager – Direct Procurement | Electrical & Electronics

Experience: 15–22 years Function: Direct Procurement / Strategic Sourcing

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Direct Procurement and Strategic Sourcing for Electrical & Electronic commodities.

• Manage categories including semiconductors, ICs, PCB/PCBA, IGBT/MOSFET, capacitors, resistors, sensors, connectors, relays, contactors, circuit breakers, transformers, power supplies, cables, wiring harnesses, busbars and electromechanical components.

• Develop and execute category strategies focused on cost optimization, localization, supplier consolidation and supply continuity.

• Drive supplier development, commercial negotiations, VA/VE, should-costing and alternate source development.

• Manage supplier performance across Cost, Quality, Delivery, Technology and Sustainability.

• Partner with R&D, Engineering, Quality and Manufacturing for NPI, product development and supplier innovation.

• Mitigate supply risks related to semiconductor shortages, long lead-time components, obsolescence and single-source dependency.

• Lead and develop the procurement team while delivering annual productivity and cost-saving targets.

Preferred Profile:

• Strong experience in Electrical & Electronics Direct Procurement, global sourcing, supplier development, localization and strategic commodity management within a manufacturing environment.

What's in it for me?

• High-impact role where your expertise shapes procurement strategy and business success

• Supportive, innovative culture that invests in your professional development

• Leadership opportunities and access to cutting-edge tools and resources

• Flexible work arrangements that support your career and personal priorities

Bring your procurement expertise to a team that's ready to achieve great things together — apply now!

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