Role Description
We are looking for a Strategic Sourcing Lead – Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to build and scale Kimbal's supplier ecosystem for our rapidly growing Energy Storage business. Reporting to the Business Head – BESS, this role will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies, identifying and qualifying global suppliers, driving commercial negotiations, optimizing procurement costs, and ensuring uninterrupted availability of critical components required for our Battery Energy Storage Systems.
The ideal candidate will have robust experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, commodity management, and procurement within industries such as Battery Energy Storage Systems, Renewable Energy, Power Electronics, EV, or Industrial Manufacturing. This role requires close collaboration with Engineering, Product, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Planning teams to establish a resilient, scalable, and cost-competitive supply chain that supports Kimbal's growth ambitions.

Key Responsibilities




•Develop and execute sourcing strategies for critical Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) components aligned with business, cost, quality, and delivery objectives.
•Build and develop a robust domestic and international supplier ecosystem to support business growth and product scalability.
•Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard suppliers through market research, capability assessments, supplier audits, and benchmarking exercises.
•Lead RFQs, RFPs, commercial negotiations, supplier contracts, long-term pricing agreements, and strategic sourcing initiatives.
•Manage sourcing across key commodities including Battery Cells, Battery Management Systems (BMS), Power Conversion Systems (PCS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), Inverters, Transformers, Switchgear, Thermal Management Systems, Sheet Metal, Busbars, Wiring Harnesses, Connectors, Electronic Components, and Mechanical Assemblies.
•Drive value engineering, should-cost analysis, localization, benchmar

📌 Strategic Sourcing Lead (Bengaluru)
🏢 Kimbal
📍 Bengaluru