Supplier Manager - Suspension

you’ll be our:  Supplier Manager - Suspension

you’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

you’ll be Aligned with: Lead- Vehicle Dynamics Systems Sourcing 

you’ll be a member of:Supply Chain Operations

What you’ll do at Ather:

• Be resident supplier manager to design and execute sourcing strategies for the built to spec commodity, both short and long term plans.

• Identify the new potential suppliers as per the drawing requirements, statement of requirements,, latest technology trends and shifts, competition risks et al. Assess supply chain risks and ensure having mitigation strategies in place.

• Drive and Monitor the selection processes for new suppliers, from identification of potential suppliers to qualification, audits, assessments & contracting and up to the validation of processes.

• Involve in the initial technical review meetings with potential suppliers along with the engineering team.

• Collaborate with the engineering team, finance to understand the should-cost reports, and identify levers to bridge the gaps between should cost and quotes

• Identify and establish Part Cost/NRE cost/Lead Time structures for your commodity and sub commodity parts & meet cost, quality, and timeline targets for the Program.

• Execute contracts with suppliers to secure commitment on cost, quality and delivery and mitigate potential risks associated with SLAs 

• Align to the organizational long term forecast and business plan to secure capacities at each supplier partners manufacturing lines.

• Communicate with suppliers monthly requirement plan and ensure adherence to released MRP

• Track capacity at suppliers and their sub suppliers to have a smooth s