Lead Buyer – EMS Manufacturing (Sourcing & Development)

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Role Overview:

As the Lead Buyer EMS Manufacturing (Sourcing & Development), you will lead sourcing and supplier development for key electronic systems such as PCBA, controllers, BMS, chargers, and electronic sub-assemblies for our EV platforms.

You will own the end-to-end sourcing lifecycle from identifying capable suppliers and driving cost efficiency to ensuring readiness for new product launches. This role requires a strong blend of technical understanding, commercial negotiation, and supplier partnership development ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sourcing Strategy & Execution

Identify and develop EMS suppliers aligned with the companys EV technology roadmap and localization goals.

Drive sourcing decisions for PCBA, harnesses, power electronics, sensors, and control units.

Formulate supplier strategies balancing cost, technology, and scalability.

Build a robust local supplier base to improve speed, flexibility, and cost competitiveness.

2. Supplier Development

Assess supplier capability, capacity, and technical competence through audits and evaluations.

Partner with suppliers to strengthen process control, yield, and line automation.

Lead supplier onboarding, APQP, and industrialization readiness.

3. Cost & Commercial Management

Lead commercial negotiations and establish cost targets for EMS assemblies and key components.

Conduct detailed cost breakdowns and drive VA/VE and cost-reduction initiatives.

Develop long-term cost roadmaps based on technology and volume evolution.

4. New Product Development Support

Work closely with design, quality, and program management teams during proto, pilot, and mass production stages.

Ensure supplier readiness for NPIs, with timely PPAP and process validation.

Coordinate sourcing timelines with project milestones to ensure on-time start of production.

5. Quality & Delivery Performance

Ensure consistent supplier performance in quality, delivery, and responsiveness.

Drive root cause analysis and improvement actions for supplier issues.

Monitor and review supplier KPIs and performance dashboards.

Qualifications & Skills:

Education:

B.E. / B.Tech in Electrical, Electronics, or Mechanical Engineering.

Experience:

812 years in sourcing and supplier development, preferably in EMS / EV / automotive electronics.

Strong understanding of PCBA manufacturing (SMT, wave soldering, testing, and reliability validation).

Core Competencies:

Solid commercial acumen and negotiation skills.

Experience in developing local EMS vendors from ground-up.

Working knowledge of IATF / ISO quality systems and NPI processes.

Strong project ownership and ability to work in an unstructured, fast-evolving environment.

Collaborative mindset to work across engineering, quality, and supply chain functions.

Preferred Experience:

Exposure to startup or new product launch environments.

Experience sourcing for EV controllers, BMS, chargers, or telematics modules.

Familiarity with supplier ecosystems in India and South-East Asia.

Hands-on experience with cost modeling tools, ERP, and RFQ systems.