Electronics Commodity Manager / Strategic Sourcing Manager

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Electronics Commodity Manager / Strategic Sourcing Manager to lead strategic procurement, cost optimization and supplier development for automotive electronics.

The role will focus on electronic components, semiconductors, bare PCBs and PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS), with responsibility for achieving competitive costs, ensuring supply continuity and developing reliable alternate sources.

Key Responsibilities

1. Electronic Components & Semiconductor Sourcing

• Manage sourcing and commercial negotiations for MCUs, semiconductors, MOSFETs, ICs, passives, connectors and other electronic components.
• Benchmark component pricing across manufacturers, distributors and EMS suppliers.
• Maintain component pricing history and identify Purchase Price Variances (PPV).
• Develop alternate sources in collaboration with Engineering and Quality teams.
• Monitor lead times, shortages, allocation constraints, PCNs and EOL risks.
• Drive cost reduction through supplier negotiations, VA/VE and alternate sourcing.

2. Bare PCB & EMS / PCBA Sourcing

• Source and negotiate automotive-grade bare PCBs and PCB assembly/EMS services.
• Develop capable suppliers in India and international markets, including alternatives to China.
• Understand PCB cost drivers, import duties and applicable anti-dumping implications.
• Benchmark SMT, AOI, ICT, Functional Testing and EOL conversion costs.
• Evaluate suppliers on capability, quality, traceability, capacity, technology and commercial competitiveness.
• Develop a robust and diversified supplier base to improve supply security.

3. Make-vs-Buy / Insourcing Analysis

• Develop detailed PCBA conversion-cost and should-cost models.
• Validate SMT line capacity, equipment requirements, manpower and shift structure.
• Evaluate CAPEX, capacity utilization, yield, scrap, maintenance, consumables and overheads.
• Calculate realistic cost per PCB, ROI, payback period and volume sensitivity.
• Compare external supplier pricing with internal manufacturing economics.
• Prepare business cases and recommendations for make-vs-buy/insourcing decisions.

Candidate Profile

• 8 to 15 years of experience in electronics procurement, strategic sourcing, commodity management or electronics manufacturing.
• Preferred experience in Automotive Tier-1, EMS, electronics manufacturing or strategic electronics sourcing.
• Strong understanding of electronic components and semiconductor procurement.
• Established supplier network across electronic components, bare PCBs and/or EMS/PCBA.
• Strong BOM-level cost analysis and supplier benchmarking capability.
• Experience in international supplier development and sourcing.
• Practical understanding of SMT / PCBA manufacturing processes.
• Proven experience in make-vs-buy or insourcing business cases.
• Strong commercial negotiation, analytical and Excel/data-analysis skills.
• Ability to work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing and Finance teams.

Key Skills

Strategic Sourcing | Commodity Management | Electronics Procurement | Semiconductor Sourcing | PCB Procurement | PCBA | EMS | SMT | BOM Cost Analysis | Supplier Development | Cost Reduction | Should Costing | Make vs Buy | Supplier Negotiation | Automotive Electronics | International Sourcing | Excel