: Manager Purchase & Supply Chain Management

Industry Domain: Automobile / EV Battery / Auto Components / Electrical & Electronics

Location: Chakan, Pune (Plant Location)

Role Title: Manager Purchase & SCM

Department: Supply Chain Management & Operations

Experience Level: 14 17 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

About the Company The company is a global leader in smart, sustainable lithium-ion battery systems for electric mobility. Designing and manufacturing state-of-the-art energy management solutions, the organization equips commercial vehicles, light electric vehicles, buses, trucks, and off-highway applications worldwide. The production facility in Chakan, Pune, plays a crucial role in scaling electrification solutions across India and international markets.

Role Summary

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Manager – Purchase & SCM to lead end-to-end procurement, material planning, import operations, warehouse digitization, and vendor management.

The ideal candidate will have direct experience in high-volume production environments, with proven expertise in global sourcing (importing critical BOM components/cells), custom clearance operations (CHA, IGCRD, Advance Licensing), localization projects, CAPEX procurement, and capacity ramp-ups.

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchase & Strategic Procurement

- Formulate and implement purchasing strategies and processes aligned with business targets for price, quality, delivery, and cash flow.
- Manage end-to-end import procurement, including global vendor sourcing, terms negotiation, order placement, and vendor onboarding/offboarding.
- Lead international supplier communications for pricing, lead times, documentation, and delivery schedules.
- Coordinate with Custom House Agents (CHA) and freight forwarders for seamless customs clearance and logistics optimization.
- Process RFQs for plant indents and identify cost-saving/value-engineering opportunities.
- Maintain complete MIS reports, audit trails,



and compliance documentation for internal and regulatory reviews.

2. Supply Chain & Strategic Sourcing

- Oversee site-wide SCM and cost-estimation activities, driving operational integration via the plant’s ERP system.
- Drive active localization initiatives for imported BOM parts to reduce total cost of ownership (TCO) and lead times.
- Align supply chain capability with customer demand, ensuring high service levels and on-time delivery (OTD).

3. Material Planning & Management

- Lead the Material Planning team in supervising domestic and import Raw Material (RM) procurement.
- Evaluate and execute monthly MRP-generated schedules, ensuring timely release to suppliers and punctual material pickups/deliveries.
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels, safety stocks, and Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) frameworks according to company guidelines.

4. Commercial Operations & Import Compliance

- Oversee Third-Party Logistics (3PL) partners and manage import clearance workflows.
- Maximize duty benefits and government incentive schemes (e.g., IGCRD, Advance Licensing, EPCG).
- Draft and negotiate robust commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) with strategic suppliers.

5. CAPEX & Cost Optimization

- Negotiate supplier tooling costs for BOM parts and capital equipment (CAPEX) investments.
- Drive multi-stream cost reduction programs through alternate sourcing, localization, freight consolidation, and process efficiency.

6. Warehouse Management & Digitization

- Direct plant warehouse operations, material handling, receiving,



and dispatch activities.
- Spearhead warehouse automation, barcode/RFID integration, and systems digitization to improve inventory accuracy and speed.
- Oversee large-scale or multi-location warehouse operations and conduct periodic physical inventory audits.

7. Process Improvement & ERP

- Partner with internal IT and external ERP partners to continually refine and implement supply chain software modules.
- Align departmental workflows with broader corporate supply chain strategies and quality compliance standards.

8. Team Leadership & People Management

- Mentor, coach, and manage a team of purchase, planning, and logistics professionals.
- Drive a continuous improvement mindset (Kaizen, Lean SCM) within the team to add measurable value and eliminate operational waste.

Candidate Profile & Key Requirements Education & Background

- Education: Bachelor’s Degree (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Experience: 14 – 17 years of relevant experience in Purchase, Procurement, and Supply Chain Management within Automobile, EV Battery, or Auto Component industries.
- Leadership: Minimum 3–5 years of experience managing direct teams.

Technical Skills & Core Competencies

- Deep understanding of EV Battery / Automobile Bill of Materials (BOM), cell sourcing, BMS components, and mechanical assemblies.
- Solid expertise in import dynamics, customs acts, CHA management, and duty-exemption schemes (IGCRD, Advance License).
- Proficiency in MRP / ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent enterprise systems).
- Track record of executing localization projects and tooling cost negotiations.
- Exposure to modern warehouse digitization tools and 3PL operations.

Soft Skills

- Advanced negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder diplomacy.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and inventory forecasting abilities.
- Leadership skills to build, motivate, and guide cross-functional teams.

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