Senior Manager Sourcing & Purchase

## About Vecmocon
Vecmocon Technologies is an IIT Delhi-incubated deep-tech EV company focused on making electric mobility smarter, connected, and more reliable through advanced technology solutions and a data-centric approach.
## Role Purpose
We are looking for an experienced Senior Manager – Sourcing & Purchase to lead strategic sourcing and procurement activities across mechanical and electronic components . The role will be responsible for supplier development, cost optimization, negotiations, vendor performance, localization, procurement planning, and ensuring timely availability of components in line with production and business requirements. The ideal candidate should have strong exposure to the automotive/EV ecosystem , with hands-on experience in sourcing both mechanical and electronic categories.
## Key Responsibilities

- Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement for mechanical and electronic components .
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with cost, quality, delivery, and business requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, develop, and onboard suppliers for new and existing products.
- Handle commercial negotiations, RFQs, price benchmarking, and supplier finalization.
- Drive cost-reduction and value-engineering initiatives without compromising quality.
- Manage procurement activities for production, NPI, prototype, and development requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Finance, and Supply Chain teams.
- Ensure timely material availability and minimize supply disruptions.
- Monitor supplier performance across Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service parameters.
- Develop alternate and local suppliers to reduce dependency and improve supply-chain resilience.
- Support supplier audits, PPAP/APQP activities, and new-product development requirements in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
- Review purchase orders, contracts, commercial terms, lead times, MOQ, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
- Track market trends, commodity prices, and supply-chain risks to support procurement decisions.
- Manage supplier escalations and drive closure of commercial and delivery-related issues.
- Build and mentor the sourcing/purchase team and establish strong procurement processes and governance.
- Maintain sourcing MIS, cost-saving trackers, supplier databases, and procurement reports for management review.

Category Exposure

Mechanical

- Sheet metal
- Machined components
- Plastic and molded parts
- Fabrication
- Die casting / casting
- Fasteners and hardware
- Enclosures and structural components
- Automotive mechanical assemblies

Electronics

- PCB / PCBA
- Electronic components
- Wiring harnesses
- Connectors
- Sensors
- Controllers
- Displays
- Electrical components and assemblies

Required Skills & Experience

- 8–12 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, purchase, or supply-chain functions.
- Strong experience in mechanical and electronic component sourcing .
- Prior exposure to Automotive, EV, Electronics, Tier-1, OEM, or manufacturing organizations preferred.
- Strong supplier-development and vendor-management experience.
- Excellent commercial negotiation and cost-analysis skills.
- Good understanding of RFQ, BOM costing, should-cost analysis, contracts, and purchase processes.
- Understanding of APQP, PPAP, supplier quality, and NPI processes .
- Ability to manage multiple suppliers, categories, and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong stakeholder-management and cross-functional coordination skills.
- Good analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
- Experience leading or mentoring a sourcing/procurement team will be preferred.

## Education
B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Automobile, Production Engineering, or a related discipline. MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement will be an added advantage.

Behavioural Competencies

- Leadership & Ownership: Ability to take complete ownership of the sourcing and procurement function, drive accountability, and lead the team toward business goals.
- Strategic Thinking: Strong ability to evaluate supplier strategy, cost opportunities, localization, risk, and long-term sourcing requirements.
- Negotiation & Influencing: Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to influence suppliers and internal stakeholders while maintaining strong business relationships.
- Decision-Making: Ability to make timely, data-driven decisions in a fast-paced and dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical mindset with a structured approach to resolving supply, cost, quality, and vendor-related challenges.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering, Quality, Production, NPI, Finance, and leadership teams.
- Supplier Relationship Management: Builds professional, performance-driven and long-term relationships with strategic suppliers.
- Result Orientation: Strong focus on cost savings, delivery adherence, quality improvement, and execution against procurement targets.
- Communication Skills: Clear and effective written and verbal communication with internal teams, vendors, and senior management.
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-growing, evolving EV and technology environment with changing priorities.
- Attention to Detail: Strong focus on commercial terms, specifications, timelines, contracts, and procurement documentation.
- Team Development: Ability to mentor, guide, and develop sourcing and purchase team members while building a high-performance culture.

Core Competencies

- Strategic Sourcing
- Procurement & Purchase Management
- Mechanical & Electronics Sourcing
- Supplier Development
- Vendor Management
- Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
- Commercial Negotiation
- RFQ & Supplier Finalization
- BOM & Should-Cost Analysis
- Supplier Risk Management
- Localization & Alternate Supplier Development
- NPI Procurement
- APQP & PPAP Coordination
- Contract & Commercial Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Team Leadership & Development