Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Strategic Vendor Development & Supplier Management

Lead the identification, evaluation, qualification, and development of domestic and global suppliers for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries, Hybrid/Bidirectional Inverters, UPS Systems, and battery raw materials.
Develop strategic supplier partnerships focused on long-term value creation, innovation, technology advancement, and business continuity.

Drive supplier negotiations covering technical specifications, warranty terms, service level agreements (SLA), after-sales support, and long-term supply commitments.
Manage the complete supplier onboarding and development lifecycle, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical discussions, Proof of Concept (POC), audits, commercial negotiations, and lead-time optimization.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

Lead procurement planning and sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted material availability aligned with business forecasts and project requirements.
Drive inventory optimization strategies through demand planning, material requirement planning, and data-driven decision-making to maintain desired inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
Monitor procurement expenditures, budget adherence, and cost-saving initiatives to achieve annual productivity and profitability targets

Technical Leadership – ESS/BESS Solutions

Use deep technical expertise in battery technologies, energy storage systems, power electronics, and associated components to evaluate products and suppliers.
Analyse emerging technologies, market developments, and industry trends within the ESS/BESS ecosystem to support strategic sourcing decisions.
Provide technical guidance during supplier selection, component qualification, product evaluation,



and technology adoption initiatives.
Support product localization, value engineering, and technology enhancement programs to improve competitiveness and sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

Collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, R&D;, Projects, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Operations teams to align procurement objectives with business goals.

Present and review key management information system (MIS) reports, including procurement dashboards, inventory analysis, supplier performance metrics, cost optimization initiatives, and delivery performance with senior leadership.
Drive transformation initiatives to position PSM as a strategic value-creation function contributing to organizational growth and profitability.

People Leadership & Team Management

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Experience

12 to 20 Years

Industry Preferred

Automotive, BESS

Qualifications

Bcom, BSC, MBA

General Requirements
Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Material Planning, and Vendor Development across domestic and international markets.
Proven expertise in sourcing and procurement for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), Battery Technologies and Electrical Equipment.
Solid understanding of global supply markets, import procurement, logistics management, inventory control, and supplier performance optimization.
Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions, operational efficiencies, supplier excellence, and long-term business partnerships.
Recognized leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and transforming procurement functions into strategic value-creation organizations.
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