Role Summary

Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for giga-factory projects, manufacturing equipment, infrastructure development, R&D; facilities, digitization initiatives, and indirect procurement. Responsible for managing large-scale CAPEX investments exceeding INR 8,500 Crores while ensuring cost optimization, supplier excellence, timely project execution, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead procurement and sourcing for giga-factory manufacturing equipment across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, Testing, and Material Handling systems.
- Drive project sourcing for Civil, PEB, Infrastructure, MEP, Utilities, and Factory set-up activities.
- Manage procurement of critical systems including Dry Rooms, Clean Rooms, Boilers, Chillers, Fire Protection, Nitrogen Generators, WTP/ETP/STP, Electrical Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy projects.
- Lead sourcing for advanced R&D; laboratories including Performance, Safety, Physical, and Chemical Labs.
- Drive procurement for enterprise digitization initiatives such as ERP/SAP, MES, PLM, Industry 4.0, Factory Automation,



and Digital Manufacturing systems.
- Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive localization and cost optimization initiatives.
- Lead enterprise-wide indirect procurement across HR, Admin, IT, Quality, CSR, and Corporate Functions.
- Ensure procurement governance, compliance, risk management, and project delivery within budget and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
- 1520+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement, Industrial Projects, Manufacturing, Energy Storage, EV, or Advanced Manufacturing sectors.
- Proven experience managing large-scale industrial projects and global supplier ecosystems.

Key Skills Strategic Sourcing | CAPEX Procurement | Project Procurement | Contract Management | Supplier Development | Cost Optimization | Manufacturing Equipment | Infrastructure Projects | Digital Transformation | Leadership & Stakeholder Management

📌 Procurement & Strategic Sourcing (Chennai)
🏢 VSL PowerHive
📍 Chennai