Who we are:

At UST, we help the world’s best organizations grow and succeed through transformation. Bringing together the right talent, tools, and ideas, we work with our client to co-create lasting change. Together, with over 26,000 employees in 25 countries, we build for boundless impact—touching billions of lives in the process. Visit us at .

The Opportunity:

JD: Lead I - Procurement

Job Location: Bengaluru

Role: Sourcing Engineer

Responsible for sourcing of newly designed products, setting up strategies for cost reduction, supply continuity and sourcing decisions.

It would be better if person has experience/background on Electrical or electronic components or on Plastic molding/Injection Molding

Primary Responsibility

1. Responsible for initiating and managing RFQ, lead time, should cost (Cost
estimation) request assigned by internal stakeholders.
2. Able to utilize existing supplier matrix for quoting, negotiate and award
business to supplier.
3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define sourcing strategies/ plans for
NPI/ Pilot projects.
4. Responsible for Internal part qualification approvals for components identified
as critical parts.
5. Ability to understand multi-level BOM, read drawings, special process/
specifications and communicate with suppliers.
6. Identify make vs. buy opportunities and drive alignment/decision with key
stakeholders
7. Using software tools, perform regular cost roll-up and analyze cost
performance to drive corrective action as required to achieve product cost
target.
8. Ensure smooth product transition from NPI to volume manufacturing.
Qualification & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Preferably Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing,
or Industrial) with minimum of 5 years of experience into sourcing, program
management and supplier management.

Job Specific skills/Knowledge

1. Should have prior sourcing, negotiation, dual sourcing, and supplier
management experience.
2. Proficient with MS Office. Excel is a must
3. Knowledge of manufacturing methods & commodities as related to product
and cost structure.
4. Ability to read and interpret BOM’s.
5. Must be self-starter and be able to operate independent of day-to-day
supervision.
6. Excellent people and presentation skills.

Other Skills (Good to have)

1. Knowledge of SAP MM Module.
2. Costing experience: needs to understand various cost models (E.g., Outsourced
assembly/ module), mark-up, margins etc.
3. Have worked with cross functional team on New product / Design change
projects.
4. Able to interpret drawings. Using 3D modelling and PLM software.
5. Have worked with global suppliers

What we believe:

We’re proud to embrace the same values that have shaped UST since the beginning. Since day one, we’ve been building enduring relationships and a culture of integrity. And today, it's those same values that are inspiring us to encourage innovation from everyone to champion diversity and inclusion and to place people at the centre of everything we do. 

 Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

 Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

 Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. 

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.

• Comply with all Company policies and procedures