Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist (Electronics Components)
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
Department: Supply Chain / Operations
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–10 Years
Industry: Electronics Manufacturing / IoT / Embedded Systems / Export Manufacturing
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Procurement & Supply Chain Specialist to manage the sourcing and procurement of electronic components, mechanical parts, PCBs, and manufacturing materials for our export-oriented electronics business. The ideal candidate will have strong supplier negotiation skills, extensive experience in international procurement, import/export documentation, customs clearance, and vendor management.
This position plays a critical role in ensuring material availability, optimizing procurement costs, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with Indian customs and export regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
- Source electronic components including:
- Semiconductors
- Microcontrollers
- ICs
- Connectors
- Sensors
- Passive components
- Power supplies
- Displays
- PCB assemblies
- Mechanical components
- Identify and qualify new domestic and international suppliers.
- Obtain quotations, evaluate bids, and negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, and delivery schedules.
- Develop long-term supplier relationships.
- Reduce procurement costs while maintaining quality and delivery performance.
- Manage supplier performance through KPIs.
Supplier Management
- Conduct supplier evaluations and audits.
- Maintain supplier scorecards.
- Resolve quality and delivery issues.
- Negotiate annual pricing agreements.
- Coordinate engineering changes with suppliers.
Import & Export Operations
Handle procurement from international suppliers including:
- China
- Taiwan
- Europe
- USA
- Southeast Asia
- Coordinate shipments with freight forwarders.
- Prepare and review import/export documentation including:
- Commercial Invoices
- Packing Lists
- Bill of Lading
- Airway Bills
- Certificates of Origin
- HS Codes
- Ensure compliance with DGFT, Customs, GST, and export regulations.
Customs & Duty Clearance
- Coordinate customs clearance activities with CHA (Custom House Agents).
- Ensure timely duty payment and clearance.
- Experience working with:
- ICEGATE
- Customs EDI
- Duty drawback
- EPCG
- Advance Authorization
- Export incentives
- Resolve customs-related issues to minimize shipment delays.
Inventory Planning
- Monitor inventory levels.
- Forecast component requirements.
- Prevent shortages and excess inventory.
- Coordinate with production planning and engineering teams.
- Support MRP/ERP planning activities.
Documentation & Compliance
- Maintain procurement records.
- Ensure supplier compliance documentation is current.
- Track certificates such as:
- RoHS
- REACH
- Conflict Minerals
- Maintain ISO documentation where applicable.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Quality, and Logistics teams.
- Support new product introductions (NPI).
- Participate in cost reduction initiatives.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
- 5–10 years of procurement experience in electronics manufacturing.
- Experience working with export-oriented manufacturing companies.
- Strong understanding of electronic components and supply chains.
- Experience in international sourcing and procurement.
- Hands-on knowledge of import/export documentation.
- Experience coordinating customs clearance and freight forwarding.
- Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Zoho, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with EMS or OEM electronics manufacturers.
- Knowledge of IPC standards.
- Familiarity with component lifecycle management.
- Experience handling global distributors such as:
- DigiKey
- Mouser
- Arrow
- Avnet
- Future Electronics
- Farnell
- Element14
- Experience sourcing directly from manufacturers in Asia.
- Knowledge of Incoterms 2020.
- Experience with ISO 9001 quality systems.
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Required Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Vendor Development
- Supplier Negotiation
- Cost Reduction
- Electronics Component Procurement
- Import & Export Management
- Customs Clearance
- Freight Coordination
- Inventory Planning
- ERP Systems
- Excel
- Analytical Skills
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solving
- Time Management
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Material availability for production
- Procurement cost savings
- On-time supplier deliveries
- Inventory turns
- Supplier quality performance
- Customs clearance turnaround time
- Purchase order cycle time
- Reduction in expedited freight costs
- Supplier lead-time improvements
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Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge electronics and IoT products.
- Exposure to global suppliers and international supply chains.
- Collaborative and innovative work environment.
- Competitive salary and career growth opportunities.
- Be part of a fast-growing export-oriented technology company.
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹60,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
