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.

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- 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 com

📌 Senior Manager (Pune)
🏢 Mahindra & Mahindra
📍 Pune