Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Title of the position - Strategic Sourcing

Location - Hosur

About The Business

Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd. is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly & Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. With a rapidly growing workforce, the company currently employs over 65,000 people and has significant operations in Gujarat, Assam, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka, India. Tata Electronics is committed to creating a socioeconomic footprint by employing many women in its workforce and actively supporting local communities through initiatives in environment, education, healthcare, sports and livelihood.

Role Summary

The Sourcing Engineer is responsible for end-to-end supplier management, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, and ensuring uninterrupted supply of quality parts in alignment with organizational goals. The role drives total cost solutions across the supply chain, maintains SAP master data accuracy, and collaborates cross-functionally with logistics, finance, and suppliers to achieve operational excellence and continuous improvement in KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on quality, price, and feasibility; collaborate with suppliers to ensure their development meets established standards.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to reduce expenses, lead times, and inventory levels in line with the organization’s vision.
• Identify vendors for new product development, analyze feasibility, and negotiate costs effectively.
• Drive total cost solutions across the complete supply chain.
• Ensure timely supply of parts to meet customer requirements and work closely with suppliers to improve delivery performance.
• Procure parts from import and domestic suppliers in accordance with sourcing strategies.
• Act as a liaison between vendors and the finance team to resolve payment-related concerns and ensure timely payment releases for uninterrupted supply.
• Conduct frequent business and performance reviews with suppliers to improve KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory levels (including slow-moving and excess items), and cost savings; drive continual improvement in these areas.
• Manage functional master data in SAP, including cost records, safety stock levels, forecasts, minimum order quantities (MOQs), and lead times to ensure smooth business processes.
• Collaborate with the logistics department to ensure timely and damage-free delivery of products.

Essential Attributes

Working knowledge in SAP (SD & MM modules preferred)

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability to prioritize workload effectively

Strong customer service orientation with a sense of urgency

Excellent follow-up skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Good negotiation skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Desired Experience Level

4 to 8 years of experience in Sourcing & Supply Chain