Greetings!!

We are currently hiring for Sr Manager Procurement at KP Group for Matar, Gujarat (near Vadodara) location.

About KP Group:

KP Group is a Gujarat-based, diversified business group founded in 1994 b. Over the past three decades, the Group has grown into a leading player in the renewable energy and infrastructure sector, with businesses spanning Solar, Wind, Hybrid Power, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), Green Hydrogen, and Engineering & Infrastructure.

Through companies such as KPI Green Energy, KP Energy, and KP Green Engineering, the Group is developing and executing large-scale clean-energy projects across India. KP Group currently has a 9.2+ GW renewable energy portfolio and has set an ambitious target of reaching 10+ GW by 2030.

In the BESS segment, KP Group is expanding into utility-scale energy storage to support grid stability, peak-load management, and reliable renewable power supply. Recently, KPI Green Energys subsidiary executed an agreement with GUVNL for 445 MW / 890 MWh of standalone BESS projects, marking a significant step in the Groups energy-storage business.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Procurement Manager to lead end-to-end CAPEX procurement for a Lithium-ion Battery Cell Manufacturing Plant (LFP/NMC) and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Assembly Plant.

The role involves global sourcing of specialized battery manufacturing machinery, technical and commercial vendor evaluation, contract negotiations, and supplier management for high-value greenfield projects.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead CAPEX procurement for lithium-ion cell manufacturing equipment, including electrode coating, calendering, slitting, winding/stacking, electrolyte filling, formation, grading,



and testing equipment.
- Manage procurement of BESS components, including PCS/inverters, BMS, thermal management systems, fire protection systems, and containerized enclosures.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop global OEMs and suppliers across China, South Korea, Europe, and other international markets.
- Conduct RFQs, RFPs, technical bid evaluations, techno-commercial negotiations, and supplier audits.
- Negotiate pricing, TCO, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, performance guarantees, spare parts, and service agreements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Projects, Production, Quality, and EHS teams to finalize equipment specifications.
- Manage equipment delivery, international logistics, import documentation, customs clearance, commissioning coordination, FAT, and SAT.
- Drive cost optimization, supplier development, risk mitigation, and on-time project execution.

Desired Candidate Profile

- Minimum 15 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain management.
- Robust experience in CAPEX procurement for manufacturing plants, industrial machinery, or greenfield projects.
- Experience in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing equipment and/or BESS procurement is highly preferred.
- Knowledge of LFP/NMC prismatic cell manufacturing and battery production equipment is an advantage.
- Experience in global sourcing, OEM management, contract negotiation, TCO analysis, and supplier performance management.
- Proficiency in SAP/ERP systems, preferably SAP MM.
- B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or Chemical Engineering preferred.
- Excellent English communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Regards

Recruitment Team

KP Group

📌 Senior Procurement Manager Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing (Matar)
🏢 Kp Energy
📍 Matar