Sourcing / Procurement Manager - Electronics & Mechanical Components - Startup

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 5–10 years

Budget : 20 LPA

Industry Preference :

Consumer Electronics / Wearables / IoT / Drone / Hardware Startups

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented

Sourcing / Procurement Manager

to lead end-to-end sourcing of

electronic and mechanical components

for our product lines. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in vendor identification, cost negotiation, supplier relationship management, and ensuring timely procurement of components from reliable partners across India and overseas.

Key Responsibilities

Lead sourcing for

electronic components (PCBs, sensors, batteries, ICs, etc.)

and

mechanical parts (enclosures, plastic molding, metal fabrication, etc.) .

Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers and manufacturers — both domestic and international.

Negotiate pricing, lead times, payment terms, and contracts to ensure cost efficiency and quality.

Collaborate with the

Design, R&D, and Manufacturing

teams to align sourcing strategies with product requirements.

Develop and manage supplier scorecards; monitor performance on quality, delivery, and cost.

Drive cost optimization initiatives through alternate sourcing, volume consolidation, and process improvements.

Stay updated on industry trends, new materials, and emerging vendors in the consumer electronics space.

Ensure supplier compliance with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electronics / Mechanical preferred) or Supply Chain Management.

5–10 years of experience in

hardware sourcing, procurement, or supply chain .

Prior experience sourcing for companies like

Nothing, boAt, Noise, Fire-Boltt, or drone / IoT manufacturers

is highly preferred.

Strong technical understanding of

BOMs, components, tooling, and manufacturing processes .

Proven track record in vendor management, cost negotiation, and supply risk mitigation.

Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.

Good to Have

Exposure to

international sourcing

(China, Taiwan, Vietnam, etc.).

Experience with

ERP systems

(SAP / Oracle / Zoho).

Familiarity with

new product introduction (NPI)

cycles and prototype sourcing.