Sourcing Manager - Power Electronics

Sourcing Manager – Power Electronics Products

Sourcing Manager – Power Electronics Products  (Central Inverters, EV Charger , Rail Propulsions System, MV & LV Drives, BESS ),

Location: Bangalore

Reporting To Head – Sourcing Head /Supply Chain / Procurement / Operations

Role Purpose

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, and supply assurance for high-power and mission-critical power electronics products, including solar central inverters, EV Charger, AC-DC , DC-DC Converter, Traction Converters, Medium-voltage drives, The role ensures cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality, and technology alignment across global and localized supply chains.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Define and execute category sourcing strategies for power electronics and electromechanical components.

Lead RFQs, RFAs, cost benchmarking, and supplier negotiations.

Establish long-term agreements (LTA/LTC) with strategic suppliers.

Manage global and regional sourcing to balance cost, risk, and lead time.

2. Component & Technology Coverage

Power Electronics components IGBT modules, SiC MOSFETs, gate drivers,Power stacks, phase modules, laminated busbars, Magnetics

Inverter duty Transformer

DC link film capacitors, electrolytic capacitors, snubbers

Thermal & Mechanical components like   Heat sinks, cold plates, liquid cooling systems

Cabinets, enclosures, skid structures (IP54–IP65)

Electrical & Protection devices like   ACB/MCCB/VCB, contactors, fuses, relays

MV switchgear interfaces

Control & Auxiliary Electronics, Control PCBs, sensing devices, SMPS, fans, harnesses

3. Supplier Development & Localization

Identify, qualify, and onboard global and local suppliers.

Drive localization, dual sourcing, and supplier risk mitigation.

Conduct supplier audits (technical, quality, capacity, ESG).

Work closely with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing for PPAP/APQP.

4. Cost Management & Value Engineering

Own cost reduction roadmaps for inverter, drive, and propulsion platforms.

Perform should-cost analysis and cost breakdowns.

Lead VA/VE workshops with suppliers and internal teams.

Track commodity indices (copper, aluminium, semiconductors).

5. New Product Introduction (NPI) Support

Engage early with R&D and system engineering during architecture definition.

Influence design-to-cost and design-for-supply decisions.

Support sourcing readiness for new platforms and variants.

6. Supply Assurance & Risk Management

Manage long-lead items (power semiconductors, magnetics, MV components).

Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions and obsolescence.

Monitor supplier KPIs: OTD, PPM, responsiveness, capacity utilization.

7. Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work with Manufacturing & Planning on capacity and inventory optimization.

Support Sales / Bid teams with cost inputs for tenders and projects.

Interface with Quality & Service for field failure resolution and supplier corrective actions.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

BOM cost reduction (%),

Supplier OTD and lead-time reduction

Localization ratio (%)

Inventory turns

Supplier quality performance (PPM)

Cost savings vs target

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Power Electronics / Mechanical Engineering

MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain (preferred)

Experience

 Sourcing Manager 3–8 years in sourcing/procurement of power electronics, drives, traction converter, inverter systems

Experience with MV/LV equipment and high-power converters preferred

Exposure to global supplier ecosystems and semiconductor sourcing

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of power electronics BOMs and cost drivers

Excellent commercial negotiation and contract management skills

Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications

ERP experience (SAP / Oracle / similar)

Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

Experience with Solar Central Inverter, MV drives, Rail Propulsion System, LV and MV VFD cabinets system

Knowledge of IEC, UL, IEEE standards

Familiarity with Make-in-India / localization programs