Strategic Sourcing Lead

Oben Electric is an Indian electric two-wheeler company focused on designing, engineering and manufacturing high-performance electric motorcycles. As we scale our products and manufacturing operations, we are strengthening our strategic sourcing organisation to build a competitive and scalable supplier ecosystem.About the Role-We are looking for a senior Strategic Sourcing leader with 10–15 years of Automotive OEM experience to own the Aluminium Casting commodity – HPDC & GDC . The role will lead commodity strategy, supplier onboarding, cost competitiveness, strategic negotiations and sourcing for current and upcoming product programs.Mandatory Requirement-Automotive OEM experience is mandatory.-The candidate must have significant experience in Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Procurement within an Automotive OEM, with hands-on responsibility for Aluminium HPDC and GDC Candidates from Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, generic procurement, indirect procurement or nonautomotive industries will not be considered.Key Responsibilities-*Own the commodity strategy for Aluminium HPDC & GDC, including supplier selection, development, capacity planning.*Build a competitive and scalable supplier ecosystem and develop alternate/dual sources for critical components.* Lead RFQ, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations and supplier nomination.* Drive Should-Costing, Target Costing, Zero-Based Costing, VA/VE and annual cost reduction initiatives.* Own commercial negotiations for part pricing, tooling/die investment, payment terms and logistics* Develop and manage strategic suppliers across Quality, Cost and Delivery (QCD)* Partner with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Program teams for NPD, localisation, tooling, trials, PPAP and production readiness* Provide sourcing inputs on DFM, casting feasibility, cost and supplier capability* Monitor aluminium/raw-material trends and supplier-market dynamics to identify cost and sourcing opportunities.* Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation for business continuity. Technical Expertise Strong understanding of: HPDC | GDC | Aluminium Alloys | Die/Tooling | Casting Costing | Machining | DFM | Tool Life | Capacity & Process Capability, Die Casting Experience with motor housings, gearbox/transmission housings, structural components, covers, brackets and other aluminium cast components is highly preferred. Ideal Candidate 10–15 years in Automotive Strategic Sourcing / Commodity Procurement.* Significant Automotive OEM experience – mandatory.* Proven ownership of Aluminium HPDC & GDC commodities.* Strong expertise in supplier development, strategic negotiations and cost management.* Hands-on experience with Should-Costing / ZBC / Target Costing / VA-VE.* Strong understanding of tooling/die commercial management. * Experience in NPD sourcing, localisation and supplier development.* Strong stakeholder-management and commercial leadership skills.* *2W / EV OEM experience preferred., Automotive OEM* Engineering degree in Mechanical / Automobile / Production / related discipline preferred.* Experience managing teams / mentoring sourcing professionals will be an advantage.