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Sourcing Manager - Electrical and Electronics | Scrabble

Posted on January 8, 2025

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<div>Sourcing Manager &ndash; Electrical &amp;amp; Electronics<br /> Location: Bangalore, India<br /> Start Date: Immediate</div> <div>About Zeno<br /> An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion<br /> electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced.<br /> Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for<br /> more than 4% of the world&rsquo;s GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition<br /> and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East<br /> Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development<br /> of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a<br /> better experience for our customers.<br /> We are looking for audacious, creative, and committed people to join us on this important<br /> mission. You will be joining a bold team consisting of leading engineers, operators, and<br /> entrepreneurs hailing from companies that include Tesla, Apple, Google, SRAM, Ola Electric,<br /> Dott, LiveWire, Lucid, Bolt, Microsoft, and SafeBoda, among others. Zeno has raised capital<br /> from some of the world&rsquo;s foremost mobility and climate investors, including Toyota Ventures<br /> and Lowercarbon Capital.</div> <div>The Role<br /> As a Sourcing Manager &ndash; Electrical &amp;amp; Electronics, you will be responsible for sourcing,<br /> evaluating, and managing suppliers for electrical and electronic components used in Zeno&rsquo;s<br /> electric motorcycles. This includes sourcing wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors,<br /> controllers, power electronics, switches, display units, lighting, and embedded electronic<br /> systems.<br /> This role requires deep knowledge of automotive-grade electrical components, high-voltage<br /> systems, supplier qualification, and EMI/EMC compliance, with experience sourcing<br /> electrical and electronic parts for two-wheelers or electric vehicles.<br /> What You Will Do<br />  Develop and execute sourcing strategies for electrical and electronic components,<br /> ensuring cost, quality, and supply reliability.</div> <div> Identify and manage relationships with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers specializing in<br /> wiring harnesses, harness child parts, PCB assemblies, control modules, sensors,<br /> power electronics, and vehicle communication systems.<br />  Work closely with engineering teams to ensure supplier capabilities align with vehicle<br /> electrical architecture, CAN communication, and power distribution requirements.<br />  Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules to optimize cost, lead times, and<br /> supply reliability.<br />  Ensure supplier compliance with automotive safety, durability, and EMI/EMC quality<br /> standards.<br />  Monitor supplier performance, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and drive<br /> cost-down strategies without compromising quality.<br />  Develop a risk management framework to mitigate disruptions in supply chains,<br /> semiconductor shortages, and lead time challenges.<br />  Knowledge wiring components, sensors, displays, and embedded electronics<br /> components to be resistant to environmental conditions such as heat, vibration, water<br /> exposure, and dust and sourcing of such components<br />  Support supplier audits, validation processes, and manufacturing process<br /> optimization to improve efficiency and reliability.<br /> What You Bring<br />  5-6 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management within<br /> the automotive, electrical, or electronics industry.<br />  Deep knowledge of electrical and electronic component suppliers, particularly in the<br /> motorcycle, EV, or automotive sector.<br />  Experience working with wiring harnesses, PCB assemblies, power electronics, and<br /> digital displays.<br />  Proficiency in cost estimation, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.<br />  Technical understanding of vehicle electrical architectures, CAN communication<br /> protocols, and EMC requirements.<br />  Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams<br /> to ensure supplier alignment.<br />  Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.<br /> Great to Haves<br />  Experience working for a Tier 1 supplier or OEM in sourcing, procurement, or supplier<br /> quality functions.<br />  Knowledge of electric vehicle-specific components, such as onboard chargers, DC-<br /> DC converters, and motor controllers.<br />  Experience in thermal management solutions for electronic components.<br />  Familiarity with automotive electronic quality standards (ISO 26262, IATF 16949)<br /> and EMI/EMC compliance testing.<br />  Understanding of emerging technologies in vehicle electronics, such as smart<br /> dashboards, connectivity modules, and telematics systems.</div> <div>Benefits<br /> World-Class Team: Join a team of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs from across<br /> the globe who are part of the inevitable trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric!<br /> Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and equity package based on experience.<br /> Impact: Be a part of the trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric and make a<br /> significant impact on global energy consumption and emissions.<br /> Let&rsquo;s Drive!<br /> Will you be part of the electric transition? Send an email to careers@zenomoto.com with the<br /> subject header &ldquo;Sourcing Manager &ndash; Electrical &amp;amp; Electronics&rdquo; attaching your CV and<br /> indicating why you are the right person for the role.</div>
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