This role will serve as a key interface between internal stakeholders and the supply base, ensuring alignment of sourcing strategies with business objectives while delivering sustainable cost reductions, operational excellence, innovation, quality, and supply continuity.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute global commodity strategies for Actuators and Sensors.
Scout, evaluate, qualify, and onboard new suppliers for Actuation and Sensing commodities.
Build and maintain a robust global supplier panel aligned with regional operational requirements across Europe, India, China, Asia-Pacific, North America, and Brazil.
Achieve Annual Operating Plan (AOP) targets for assigned sub-commodities within Actuation and Sensing commodity management.
Drive quarterly material productivity / Cost Saving (MATEX) targets through strategic negotiations, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), supplier productivity initiatives, and optimized sourcing strategies.
Develop, consolidate, and execute productivity roadmaps to improve cost competitiveness and operational efficiency.
Lead sub-commodity strategy development and ensure alignment with customer, business unit, and platform requirements.
Conduct annual commercial negotiations and long-term agreement discussions with strategic suppliers.
Manage supplier performance related to quality, delivery, cost, capacity, innovation, sustainability, and compliance.
Monitor market intelligence, industry trends, emerging technologies, raw material fluctuations, and competitive benchmarking related to sensing, actuation, electronics, and electromechanical systems.
Lead supplier risk assessments and develop mitigation plans to ensure supply continuity and business resilience.
Manage supplier capacity planning and support capacity expansion initiatives to meet business growth requirements.
Drive supplier performance improvement through Quarterly Business Reviews , supplier scorecards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support Supply Chain and Operations teams in resolving supply disruptions, delivery challenges, and escalation management while influencing suppliers to meet customer requirements.
Partner with Engineering and Quality teams on design-to-cost, localization, supplier development, and new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Foster strategic relationships with key global suppliers to drive innovation, technology roadmaps, and long-term value creation.
Candidate Profile
Mandatory Skills & Experience
Minimum 10+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Commodity Management, or Procurement within automotive, industrial, electronics, or electromechanical industries.
Proven experience in Actuator and Sensor procurement.
Strong negotiation skills with global suppliers and proven ability to deliver measurable commercial results.
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong understanding of actuator and sensor technologies and their key cost drivers.
Experience working in a global organization with multiple cross-functional and international stakeholders.
Proven ability to develop and execute commodity strategies, supplier segmentation strategies, localization initiatives, and supplier panel optimization.
Experience managing suppliers across multiple geographic regions including Europe, North America, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.
Strong analytical capabilities and ability to leverage market data to support sourcing decisions.
Experience in supplier performance management, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation activities.
Preferred Attributes
Strategic thinker with a global mindset.
Strong business and commercial acumen.
Ability to foster long-term supplier relationships and strategic partnerships.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
Effective leadership and cross-functional collaboration capabilities.
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced global environment and embrace a high-performance work culture.
Education / Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related discipline.
Electrical/Electronics Engineering background preferred due to the technical nature of actuator, sensor, and electronic component sourcing.
MBA or Post-Graduate qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Business Management will be an added advantage.
Preferred Commodity Exposure
Electric VNT Actuators
Electric Wastegate Actuators
Pneumatic Actuators
Hydraulic Actuators
eRCV / EGR Actuators
Pressure Sensors
Temperature Sensors
Position Sensors
DC Motors / BLDC Motors
PCB Assemblies
Semiconductors
Connectors & Harnesses
Magnet Assemblies
Plastic Injection Molded Components
Aluminum Die Castings & Machined Components
Electronic Control Modules (ECMs)
This position will be instrumental in strengthening our global procurement strategy, enhancing supplier performance, driving sustainable productivity, and delivering long-term value through best-in-class commodity management and sourcing excellence.
