Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing

Location Derabassi - Punjab, IndiaFORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of 8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for leading procurement activities for automotive lighting components and technologies (LED modules, PCBs, lenses, housings, wiring, electronics). The role ensures cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, and alignment with organizational goals for quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Commodity Management

Develop and execute sourcing strategies for lighting commodities (LEDs, drivers, PCBs, injectionmolded parts, diecast components, wiring harnesses).

Conduct cost analysis, benchmark pricing, and drive total cost of ownership (TCO) improvements.

Identify global and regional suppliers, evaluate capabilities, and build longterm sourcing pipelines.

Support Make/Buy decisions and identify localization opportunities.

Supplier Management

Lead endtoend supplier selection, audits, onboarding, and performance management.

Build supplier partnerships supporting innovation in LED, OLED, laser, and ADASintegrated lighting.

Manage supplier KPIs: Cost, Quality, Delivery, Sustainability, and Risk.

Negotiation & Contracting

Own negotiations for pricing, tooling cost, longterm agreements, supply terms, and service-level expectations.

Ensure contract compliance and safeguard the company from supply disruptions.

CrossFunctional Collaboration

Work closely with R&D, Program Management, Quality, Operations, and Finance.

Support new product development (NPD) by integrating suppliers early in the design phase (early supplier involvement).

Participate in VA/VE activities to optimize cost, materials, and design.

Cost, Risk & Supply Chain Optimization

Monitor market trends (LED price drops, electronics shortages, raw material volatility).

Develop dualsourcing strategies and supplychain risk mitigation plans.

Track and drive yearonyear cost savings.

Compliance & Sustainability

Ensure sourcing practices meet corporate sustainability and ESG requirements.

Support audits for environmental compliance (RoHS, REACH), and IATF16949 standards.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

Technical Skills

Knowledge of automotive lighting technologies (LEDs, optical systems, driver electronics).

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes: injection molding, diecasting, SMT, coating, lens manufacturing.

Familiarity with automotive standards (APQP, PPAP, IATF16949).

Core Competencies

Strong negotiation and supplierrelationship management skills.

Cost engineering and analytical abilities.

Understanding of global supplychain risks and mitigation.

Proactive, datadriven decision-making.

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in engineering / supply chain / business.

810 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement, preferably in automotive components.

Experience with lighting, electronics, or precision plastic components is a strong advantage.

Even if you do not meet all our requirements, do not hesitate to apply to us, because the further development of our employees is very important to us and opens up a wide range of opportunities for you in our company.

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.

HELLA India Lighting Ltd.

Neha Saini

Derabassi - Punjab .