About the Role

We are looking for a Strategic Procurement Manager who will own end-to-end sourcing, commercial negotiations, contract management, and vendor performance across service/AMC/O&M; requirements and spare parts for our EV charging infrastructure.

This is a high-ownership, execution-focused role that will directly contribute to charger uptime, cost optimization, inventory efficiency, and vendor reliability across a rapidly scaling, pan-India network.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Sourcing & Service Procurement

- Lead end-to-end sourcing for AMC, O&M;, electrical maintenance, civil upkeep, facility, and other technical/service requirements.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and onboard reliable service partners across multiple geographies.
- Develop sourcing strategies and commercial models including fixed-fee, variable, per-call, and comprehensive AMC structures.
- Negotiate and structure SLAs, response/resolution TATs, service standards, and penalty clauses.
- Ensure adequate vendor coverage across operational locations with defined escalation and contingency mechanisms.
- Benchmark service costs against market rates and identify opportunities for commercial optimization.

2. Spare Parts & Inventory Procurement

- Own procurement planning for critical and non-critical spares including chargers, connectors, cables, switchgear, and other components.
- Establish and optimize Min-Max, Reorder Level (ROL), and safety-stock parameters based on demand and criticality.
- Work closely with OEMs and vendors on warranty claims, replacement parts, lead times, and buffer-stock planning.
- Drive vendor consolidation, annual rate contracts, demand aggregation, and forecasting-led cost efficiencies.
- Analyze fast-moving, slow-moving,



and non-moving inventory to optimize availability and working capital.

3. Vendor Management & Risk Governance

- Conduct commercial, operational, financial, and compliance assessments as part of vendor onboarding and periodic reviews.
- Develop and maintain vendor scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness, and SLA adherence.
- Ensure appropriate contractual safeguards covering indemnity, insurance, liability, warranties, service obligations, and termination/exit provisions.
- Drive periodic vendor reviews and corrective action plans for performance gaps.
- Partner with Legal and Finance teams to manage contractual and commercial risks and resolve vendor escalations.

4. Cost Optimization & Procurement Analytics

- Identify and execute strategic cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives across service and spare categories.
- Drive spend consolidation, rate benchmarking, competitive bidding, and commercial negotiations.
- Prepare and maintain MIS/dashboards covering procurement spend, savings, vendor performance, inventory, and open requirements.
- Support annual budgeting, cost forecasting, and procurement planning for network expansion and O&M; operations.
- Use procurement data and market intelligence to support sourcing and commercial decisions.

5. Cross-functional Collaboration

- Partner closely with Projects, O&M;, Engineering, Finance,



and Operations teams to align procurement plans with business requirements.
- Translate operational requirements into effective sourcing strategies and commercial outcomes.
- Ensure timely availability of services and critical parts to support charger uptime and network expansion.
- Build solid stakeholder and vendor relationships while maintaining procurement governance and transparency.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Procurement, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or related field is preferred.
- 6–10 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, category management, or vendor management.
- Strong experience in service/AMC contract procurement and commercial negotiations.
- Hands-on experience in spare parts procurement and inventory planning.
- Experience in EV infrastructure, renewable energy, telecom infrastructure, facility management, or other asset-intensive/distributed-site businesses will be strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of commercial contracts, SLAs, vendor governance, and procurement processes.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP/procurement systems; exposure to inventory planning tools will be an advantage.
- Willingness to travel to project/operational sites as required.

Key Skills
- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
- AMC/O&M; & Service Procurement
- Commercial & Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Development & Performance Management
- Vendor Risk Assessment
- Spare Parts & Inventory Planning
- Min-Max / ROL / Safety Stock
- ABC & Inventory Analysis
- Cost Optimisation & Spend Management
- Procurement MIS & Analytics
- Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
- Data-driven Decision Making

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