Procurement Manager for Electronics

Trackman is searching for a Procurement Manager for Electronics

The Procurement Manager for Electronics is a critical role that combines operational, tactical, and strategic responsibilities. Besides ensuring component for daily production, this role is essential in supporting the R&D development team and ensuring the alignment of technical requirements with commercial strategies. The successful candidate will minimize future sourcing risks, enable R&D prototyping, optimize the supplier base, and secure optimal commercial agreements that align with current and future technological needs.

Key Responsibilities

Operational and Tactical Management

• Manage electronic materials call-off and ensure timely availability of components for production plans
• Oversee tactical planning and component sourcing to meet project deadlines and production schedules
• Represent Supply Chain in ECO meetings, Analyze cost impacts associated with procurement of ECO revised components or materials and managing existing internal/external inventory of materials or components that may be affected by ECOs
• Communicate ECO changes / BoM revision changes to supplier

Supplier Relationship and Management

• Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers to build a reliable and cost-effective supplier base
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure alignment with the company's technical and commercial requirements

Support of R&D Development Team

• Act as a liaison between the R&D development team and suppliers, ensuring clear communication of technical requirements
• Participate in project meetings to ensure availability of components and material for prototyping, risk-buys and production ramp-up
• Support the development team by providing insights into the latest technological advancements and market trends
• Balance ramp-up of inventory for new products with risk of BoM changes

Risk Management

• Assess and mitigate future sourcing risks by staying informed about market changes, supplier stability, and potential disruptions
• Develop contingency plans to ensure continuous supply of critical components
• Notify R&D teams of component lifecycle changes like Last-time-Buy to enable decision-making about possible product redesigns