Senior Manager

Job Description

• Initiate and monitor cost reduction drive with the supplier for project-based and YoY to achieve cost reduction and be competitive in the market
• Consistently create cost effective supplier base and overcome single supplier dependencies
• BOM analysis for cost contributors and initiate cost reduction program
• Timely working out the latest Product cost and sharing with the Deal desk for bid/quote to customers
• Periodic updating of the product BOM cost for the latest parts cost and sharing reports with the Deal desk
• Conduct period supplier audits and supplier rating
• Measuring, Monitoring & Improving the suppliers performance on Quality, Cost & Delivery
  
  

Responsibilities

• Identification, Evaluation and selection of cost-effective suppliers in line with the Tejas Sourcing process
• Create a pool of cost-effective alternative suppliers for each part to bring the flexibility in terms of Cost, quality and delivery.
• Get competitive quotations, compare technical specifications and commercials, negotiate and finalise the prospective suppliers base.
• Initiate the sample purchase, get samples from suppliers, and coordinate for sample evaluation and acceptance
• Initiate and drive cost reduction program for YoY cost reduction and project-based cost reduction
• Update the latest parts cost in the product BOM cost and share with the Deal desk on a regular Intervals
• Analyse the BOM, identify the cost contributors and initiate the cost reduction program
• Initiate and drive the Value Engineering process to bring down the cost
• Conduct Periodic Suppliers Audits and supplier performance rating along with the quality team
• Initiate and drive the quality system requirements (ISO9000/TL9000/ ISO14001/OHSAS 18000) for suppliers and maintain the records for Internal and external audits by customers’ / ISO certification auditors,
• Ensure that the selected suppliers meet the quality system requirements (ISO9000/TL9000/ ISO14001/OHSAS 18000)
• Ensure that the various Sourcing and BOM costing KPIs and parameters are achieved and continually improved
• To train and develop the Sourcing & Procurement management team members to the required skills continuously
  
  

Qualifications

• Experience : Min 15 to 20 years in Sourcing, BOM costing, and cost management domains in Electronics and Telecom
• Education : BE – Electronics & telecommunications or Equivalent
  
  

About Us

Tejas Networks is a global broadband, optical and wireless networking company, with a focus on technology, innovation and R&D. We design and manufacture high-performance wireline and wireless networking products for telecommunications service providers, internet service providers, utilities, defence and government entities in over 75 countries. Tejas has an extensive portfolio of leading-edge telecom products for building end-to-end telecom networks based on the latest technologies and global standards with IPR ownership. We are a part of the Tata Group, with Panatone Finvest Ltd. (a subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) being the majority shareholder. Tejas has a rich portfolio of patents and has shipped more than 900,000 systems across the globe with an uptime of 99.999%. Our product portfolio encompasses wireless technologies (4G/5G based on 3GPP and O-RAN standards), fiber broadband (GPON/XGS-PON), carrier-grade optical transmission (DWDM/OTN), packet switching and routing (Ethernet, PTN, IP/MPLS) and Direct-to-Mobile and Satellite-IoT communication platforms. Our unified network management suite simplifies network deployments and service implementation across all our products with advanced capabilities for predictive fault detection and resolution. As an R&D-driven company, we recognize that human intelligence is a core asset that drives the organization’s long-term success. Over 60% of our employees are in R&D, we are reshaping telecom networks, one innovation at a time.

Diversity And Inclusion Statement

• Tejas Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating all inclusive environment for all employees.
• We welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of race color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age or veteran status.
• Our goal is to build a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve and to ensure every employee feels valued and respected.
  
  

About The Team

At Tejas Networks, product development is driven by a comprehensive lifecycle approach that begins with understanding customer and network requirements, followed by competitive analysis, architectural design, and implementation. This process emphasizes performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and environmental considerations, culminating in deployment and operational support. The technology portfolio spans diverse networking domains, including optical transport (DWDM, OTN), broadband access (GPON, XGSPON, CPON), service provider routing (IP/MPLS, Segment Routing, MPLS-TP), and enterprise switching (L2/L3). Products range from compact systems to complex, multi-terabit, chassis-based platforms designed for high availability, modularity, and scalability. Development involves specialized skills across hardware, firmware, FPGA, software, and synchronization, enabling teams to address multidisciplinary challenges effectively. Supporting these engineering efforts there is a centralized operational framework that provides strategic direction, governance, and essential services across the organization. This includes financial management, talent development, compliance, branding, innovation, risk management, and CSR. Together, these functions ensure seamless execution, alignment with business goals, and a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

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