Senior Sourcing Engineer – Electrical

Job Description

**About Simpleenergy** **Simpleenergy specializes** in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300 engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

**Job description: Senior Sourcing Engineer -- Electrical, Thermal, Peripherals \& Consumables** **Location: Yelahanka, Bangalore**

**About The Gig**

Own complete commodity strategy, supplier relationship, localization, commercial negotiations, and cost optimization while ensuring robust supply chain performance for production and new programs.

**What you'll do**  

****Commodity Ownership :**** *Complete ownership of the following categories:*

**++Electrical Peripherals++**

* Throttles
* USB Chargers
* Horn
* Lights
* Charging connectors
* Speakers
* Chargers
* Sensors

**++Thermal++**

* Cooling Systems - Battery
* Thermal Interface Materials - Potting, foams, TR
* Thermal pads

**++Consumables++**

* Adhesives
* Sealants
* Chemicals
* Lubricants

****Strategic Sourcing****

* Commodity strategy
* Supplier portfolio management
* Long-term agreements
* Global sourcing
* Localization
* Supplier consolidation
* Capacity planning

**Commercial**

* Should Cost Analysis
* Clean Sheet Costing
* Commercial Negotiations
* Price Index Management
* Cost Breakdown Validation
* Cost Reduction Roadmap

**Supplier Development**

* New supplier development
* Supplier audits
* Supplier capability improvement
* Performance monitoring
* Quarterly Business Reviews
* Escalation management

**Project Management**

* NPD sourcing
* PPAP completion
* APQP tracking
* Tooling development
* SOP readiness
* Ramp-up planning

**Risk Management**

* Single source elimination
* Supply continuity planning
* Alternate source qualification
* Capacity risk assessment
* Business continuity planning

**Leadership**

* Lead commodity meetings
* Drive cross-functional initiatives
* Interface with senior management
* Customer and supplier escalations

**Technical Competencies**

* Commodity Strategy
* Cost Modelling
* Supplier Financial Analysis
* IATF 16949
* SAP MM
* Advanced Excel
* Power BI (preferred)
* Global Sourcing
* Incoterms
* Import \& Export
* Contract Management

**What You Bring:**

* B.E./B.Tech (Electrical/Electronics/Mechanical) MBA Preferred
* 2--5 Years of relevant experience in sourcing and commodity management
* **Leadership Competencies**

* Strategic Thinking

* Decision Making

* Negotiation

* Stakeholder Management

* Risk Management

* Team Development

* Business Acumen

* Change Management