Sourcing Manager – Electrical

Sourcing Manager – Electrical & Powertrain (motor controller)

Location:
Bangalore, India

Start Date:
Immediate

About Zeno

An unprecedented energy transition has begun. To meet 2040 net zero goals, over 2 billion electric two-wheelers (motorcycles) must be sold and $11 trillion in fuel consumption replaced. Zeno is building a tech platform to electrify this two-wheeler market, currently responsible for more than 4% of the world's GHG emissions. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition and democratize the benefits across Africa, India, and Latin America. With a focus on East Africa as a starting point, Zeno is building a new energy ecosystem with ground-up development of a fundamentally better electric motorcycle and associated battery swap network to drive a better experience for our customers.

We are looking for audacious, creative, and committed people to join us on this important mission. You will be joining a bold team consisting of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs hailing from companies that include Tesla, Apple, Google, SRAM, Ola Electric, Dott, LiveWire, Lucid, Bolt, Microsoft, and SafeBoda, among others. Zeno has raised capital from some of the world's foremost mobility and climate investors, including Toyota Ventures and Lowercarbon Capital.

The Role

As a
Sourcing Manager – Electrical & powertrain
, you will be responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing suppliers for
electrical and powertrain components
used in Zeno's electric motorcycles. This includes sourcing
wiring harnesses, connectors, sensors, controllers, power train, switches, display units, lighting, and embedded electronic systems
.

This role requires
deep knowledge of automotive-grade electrical components, high-voltage systems, supplier qualification, and EMI/EMC compliance
, with experience sourcing
electrical and electronic parts for two-wheelers or electric vehicles
.

What You Will Do

· Develop and execute
sourcing strategies
for electrical and electronic components, ensuring cost, quality, and supply reliability.

· Identify and manage relationships with
Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
specializing in
wiring harnesses, harness child parts, PCB assemblies, control modules, sensors, power train, and vehicle communication systems
.

· Work closely with
engineering teams
to ensure supplier capabilities align with
vehicle electrical architecture, CAN communication, and power distribution requirements
.

· Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules to
optimize cost, lead times, and supply reliability
.

· Ensure supplier compliance with
automotive safety, durability, and EMI/EMC quality standards
.

· Monitor supplier performance, lead
continuous improvement initiatives
, and drive
cost-down strategies
without compromising quality.

· Develop a risk management framework to
mitigate disruptions in supply chains, semiconductor shortages, and lead time challenges
.

· Knowledge
wiring components, sensors, displays, and embedded powertrain
components to be resistant to environmental conditions such as
heat, vibration, water exposure, and dust
and sourcing of such components

· Support
supplier audits, validation processes, and manufacturing process optimization
to improve efficiency and reliability.

What You Bring

· 7-10 years of experience in
sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management
within the
automotive, electrical, or powertrain industry
.

· Deep knowledge of
electrical and electronic component suppliers
, particularly in the
motorcycle, EV, or automotive sector
.

· Experience working with
wiring harnesses, PCB assemblies, power train, and digital displays
.

· Proficiency in
cost estimation, supplier development, and commercial negotiations
.

· Technical understanding of
vehicle electrical architectures, CAN communication protocols, and EMC requirements
.

· Ability to work cross-functionally with
engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams
to ensure supplier alignment.

· Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.

Great to Haves

· Experience working for a
Tier 1 supplier or OEM
in sourcing, procurement, or supplier quality functions.

· Knowledge of
electric vehicle-specific components
, such as
onboard chargers, DC-DC converters, and motor controllers
.

· Experience in
thermal management solutions for electronic components
.

· Familiarity with
automotive electronic quality standards (ISO 26262, IATF and EMI/EMC compliance testing
.

· Understanding of
emerging technologies
in vehicle powertrain, such as
smart dashboards, connectivity modules, and telematics systems
.

Benefits

World-Class Team:
Join a team of leading engineers, operators, and entrepreneurs from across the globe who are part of the inevitable trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric

Competitive Compensation:
Competitive salary and equity package based on experience.

Impact:
Be a part of the trillion-dollar transition of two-wheelers to electric and make a significant impact on global energy consumption and emissions.

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