Supplier Manager -Castings & Forgings

Role: Supplier Manager -Castings & Forgings

Location: IBC Knowledge park, Bengaluru

Reporting To: Commodity Lead- Casting & Forgings

Team Name: Casting & Forgings (under Mechanical BTP-Supply Chain)

About the Team and the Role:

The team at Ather is responsible for building a robust and competitive supply chain for our innovative electric vehicles, ensuring part quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.

This role is for a specialized Manager for sourcing and managing the supply chain for criticalCastings & Forgings components who will oversee the development phase of the supplier base, from technical kick-off to mass production handover, driving supplier readiness and managing complex commercial negotiations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the historical spend analysis, FY outlooks, and demand-based forecasting for the development category.
• Execute the full tooling lifecycle management, from Technical Kick-Off (TDKO) to milestone-based payment release.
• Accountable for the Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) of all prototype and OE sample phases through to LVPT/HVPT.
• Drive 4M readiness (Man, Machine, Method, Material) and verify supplier capacity for a smooth Start of Production (SOP).
• Oversee and sign-off on final PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)/PSW (Part Submission Warrant) documents and Packaging Sheet (PSS) trials.
• Lead the team in complex negotiations for Cost, Timelines, and T&Cs, utilizing a Total Cost of Ownership approach for all parts and tooling.
• Manage and track the commodity strategy implementation, including long-term roadmaps for technological advancements and market dynamics.
• Partner with internal "Swimlanes" to define product requirements (SOR) and prepare comprehensive RFQ packages.
  
  

Experience and Qualifications:

• Required qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Production preferred).
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in Sourcing or Supply Chain Management, preferably within the automotive or manufacturing sector focusing on Castings and Forgings commodities.
  
  

Must have Competencies:

• Supplier Fulfilment (Demand Supply management)
• Negotiation and Closure
• RFQ management - Engagement with Supplier
• General Manufacturing & Assembly processes of the Commodity
  
  

Good to have Competencies:

• Commodity exposure (Tech & Commercial)
• Supplier base for the Commodity
• SAP
• Quality Management Systems, AIAG manual, APQP, PPAP, etc.
  
  

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack.

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