Technical Lead

India
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Job Description

Technical Lead

Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Job Summary

The Lead will be responsible for end-to-end procurement and supply planning of electronic components, PCBA assemblies, and outsourced manufacturing activities through EMS partners

 

Component Procurement & Supply Management

  • Manage procurement of electronic components including:
    • ICs, Microcontrollers, ASICs
    • Capacitors, Resistors, Inductors
    • Connectors and Feedthroughs
    • Cables, Harnesses and PCB & Assemblies
  • Analyze demand forecasts and MRP outputs to ensure timely material availability.
  • Develop sourcing strategies for long lead-time and critical components.
  • Mitigate supply chain risks through alternate sourcing and supplier diversification.
  • Handle procurement planning for NPI, Engineering Builds, EVT, DVT, PVT and Production requirements.
  • Monitor material shortages and drive expediting actions to support production commitments.

 

EMS Vendor Management

  • Manage Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) partners for PCB assembly and box-build requirements.
  • Evaluate EMS supplier capability, capacity, quality, and delivery performance.
  • Conduct periodic business reviews with EMS vendors.
  • Ensure adherence to service level agreements (SLA), quality standards, and delivery schedules.
  • Coordinate with EMS partners for material kitting, production planning, yield improvements, and inventory management.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives with EMS suppliers.

Sourcing & Vendor Development

  • Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen the supply base.
  • Lead RFQ, RFI, and supplier selection activities.
  • Conduct technical and commercial evaluations of suppliers.
  • Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, and contractual agreements.
  • Develop strategic relationships with key component manufacturers and distributors.
  • Management of global component distributors such as Arrow, Avnet, Mouser, DigiKey, Future Electronics, and element14
  • SAP MM (Materials Management) – Material Master creation, Purchase requisition and PO creation, GIRN and Invoice processing.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement 

Skill Requirements

Procurement & Supplier Management

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Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 230,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending September 2026 totaled $14.8 billion.