Chakr Innovation - Senior Manager - Strategic Sourcing

About the role

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Supply chain manager having sourcing hands on experience and deep understanding in emission control systems. In this role, you will play a crucial role in setting up supply chain, negotiation, vendor onboarding etc. for our new product in emission control space.

Responsibilities

- To identify and onboard vendor network relevant to our product.

• Carry out detailed ZBC/Should be cost for all components with the help of CFT.

• Negotiate with vendors and create agreements to safeguard the company's interest in longer-term.

• Collaborate closely with research and development teams in DFM for new concepts.

• Indigenization of critical high-value components to reduce the cost in the long term and maintain the competitive edge.

• Hedging the supplier hold-up risk by building the right supplier network redundancy.

• Responsible for implementing, reviewing and supporting the development of vendor risk framework and strong operating rhythms to conduct periodic risk assessments.

What youll need

- Ability to prioritize departmental activities and set effective (SMART) goals and objectives in line with overall corporate strategy.

• Ability to manage logistics of all aspects of the supply chain, from product development to the shipment of finished items.

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.

• Prior experience in emission control space would be an added advantage.

• Financial analysis know-how.

• Ability to work comfortably in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Experience working in a start-up/ multi-location manufacturing organization is a plus.

Qualification

- Bachelor's/Master's degree.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working with emission control systems.

• Excellent negotiation skills.

• Work experience in dealing with overseas vendors will be beneficial.

• 2+ years of direct experience with International procurement.