Senior Executive - Electronics Sourcing

Industry: Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) Experience:  5 to 8 years

As an integral member of our Strategic Sourcing team, the Senior Executive – Electronics Sourcing will play a pivotal role in developing and executing material sourcing strategies, driving cost optimization, ensuring component availability, and managing the lifecycle of electronic components.

The role will involve working closely with global customers, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure uninterrupted material supply, competitive sourcing costs, technical compliance, and effective risk management.

The incumbent will manage sourcing activities across multiple electronic component categories, supporting customers who are global leaders in the semiconductor and high-tech industries. The position requires a strong understanding of the global semiconductor supply chain, electronic component markets, supplier ecosystems, and EMS manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities:

A. Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electronic components, electromechanical components, and PCBA materials.
• Source components from approved manufacturers, authorized distributors, and qualified suppliers.
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage suppliers to ensure competitiveness, quality, reliability, and supply continuity.
• Build strong supplier relationships and establish effective commercial partnerships.
• Monitor global semiconductor market trends, commodity movements, supplier capacity, and component availability.

B. RFQ Management & Cost Optimization

• Manage end-to-end RFQ/RFI activities, including supplier identification, quotation collection, commercial evaluation, and negotiations.
• Conduct detailed quotation analysis, cost benchmarking, and total landed cost evaluation.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through price negotiations, alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, localization, and VA/VE activities.
• Analyze MOQ, SPQ, price breaks, lead times, NCNR conditions, tooling charges, payment terms, and Incoterms.
• Identify opportunities to improve material cost competitiveness while maintaining quality and technical compliance.

C. Component Lifecycle & Risk Management

• Manage component lifecycle activities, including End-of-Life (EOL), Last Time Buy (LTB), obsolescence, and product discontinuation risks.
• Proactively identify supply constraints, allocation risks, extended lead times, and potential shortages.
• Develop mitigation plans through alternate components, second-source development, strategic inventory, and supplier engagement.
• Evaluate manufacturer and distributor channels to ensure component authenticity and supply reliability.
• Support business continuity through effective shortage management and sourcing risk mitigation.

D. Technical & Engineering Coordination

• Work closely with Engineering teams to understand BOM requirements, technical specifications, datasheets, manufacturer part numbers (MPNs), and approved manufacturer lists (AMLs).
• Coordinate alternate component identification, cross-referencing, technical evaluation, and qualification.
• Support engineering change management and material substitution activities.
• Validate supplier quotations against technical specifications, MPNs, MOQ, SPQ, packaging requirements, and lead times.
• Ensure sourcing decisions comply with customer specifications and engineering requirements.

E. Production & Supply Chain Support

• Collaborate with Planning, Materials, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Support production shortage escalations, urgent procurement requirements, and customer-driven sourcing priorities.
• Monitor supplier commitments, delivery performance, lead times, and material availability.
• Maintain accurate pricing, lead-time, supplier, and component information in ERP/SAP systems.
• Support inventory optimization and working capital improvement initiatives.

F. Quality & Compliance

• Coordinate with Quality and Engineering teams for supplier qualification, audits, approvals, and process compliance.
• Support PPAP, FAI, and other customer-specific qualification requirements, wherever applicable.
• Ensure sourcing compliance with RoHS, REACH, IEC, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements.
• Work with suppliers to address quality concerns, material non-conformances, and corrective actions.

G. Reporting & Performance Management

• Develop and maintain sourcing trackers, cost analysis reports, supplier comparison matrices, and savings dashboards.
• Track key sourcing KPIs, including:
• Material cost savings and cost avoidance.
• Supplier delivery performance.
• RFQ turnaround time.
• Component availability and shortage risks.
• Alternate source development.
• Supplier performance and lead-time improvements.
• Provide regular sourcing updates, risk assessments, and cost optimization reports to management.

Required Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of electronic components, semiconductor devices, electromechanical components, and PCBA materials.
• Good understanding of semiconductor supply chain dynamics, global distribution networks, and key component manufacturers.
• Working knowledge of SMT, PTH/THT, PCB assembly, inspection, testing, and box-build manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret BOMs, datasheets, MPNs, engineering drawings, technical specifications, and AMLs.
• Understanding of component lifecycle management, obsolescence, alternate parts, cross-referencing, and authorized distribution channels.

Commercial & Sourcing Skills

• Strong understanding of RFQ/RFI processes, quotation analysis, cost benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of MOQ, SPQ, lead times, NCNR, Incoterms, tooling charges, payment terms, and total landed cost.
• Ability to develop cost-effective sourcing strategies and deliver measurable savings.
• Understanding of commodity market indicators and electronic component pricing trends.

Systems & Analytical Skills

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, preferably SAP.
• Advanced MS Excel skills for cost analysis, supplier comparison, sourcing trackers, and management reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation capabilities.

Behavioural Competencies

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
• Strong ownership, accountability, decision-making, and execution capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within demanding timelines.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Educational Qualification & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE), or an equivalent discipline.
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in Electronics Sourcing, Strategic Procurement, or Electronic Component Supply Chain Management.
• Experience in EMS, semiconductor, electronics manufacturing, or other high-tech industries is preferred.
• Hands-on experience in electronic component sourcing, supplier negotiations, cost optimization, and lifecycle management is essential.
• Experience in handling global customers and international suppliers will be an added advantage.