Buyer-Imported Brought-Out Parts & Chemicals

Role Summary:

Responsible for end-to-end sourcing, procurement, and supplier management of imported brought-out parts, chemicals, separators, pasting paper, and other indirect materials used in battery manufacturing. The role ensures cost competitiveness, timely availability, and quality compliance of all procured materials.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers (domestic and international) for chemicals, separators, pasting paper, and related components.
• Float inquiries, obtain quotations, and conduct techno-commercial evaluations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and contracts to ensure cost optimization.
• Monitor global markets for key raw materials (Metals , chemicals, polymers, etc.) and track price trends.

2. Imports & Logistics Coordination

• Manage import documentation, shipment tracking, and coordination with CHA, freight forwarders, and internal logistics.
• Ensure adherence to import regulations, duty structures, and customs compliance.
• Optimize lead times and freight costs with continuous market evaluation

3. Supplier & Quality Management

• Work closely with Quality and R&D teams for supplier qualification and material approval.
• Conduct supplier audits jointly with QA for quality assurance and process compliance.
• Drive supplier performance improvement on delivery, cost, and quality metrics.

4. Inventory & Planning for Bonded warehouse

• Coordinate with production and planning teams to maintain adequate stock levels.
• Implement reorder levels and safety stock norms for critical imported materials.
• Minimize non-moving and obsolete inventory.

5. Cost & Process Optimization

• Support cost reduction initiatives through alternate sourcing and localization where feasible.
• Maintain accurate procurement data, and support cost benchmarking and spend analysis.

6. Documentation & Compliance

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policy, audit standards, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain complete records for imports, vendor approvals, and price finalizations.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  battery manufacturing materials

  separators, chemicals, pasting papers, adhesives, additives, etc.
• Understanding of

  import procedures, LC, INCOTERMS

  , and global sourcing practices.
• Proficient in

  SAP / ERP

  systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent

  negotiation, communication, and analytical

  skills.

Ability to work cross-functionally with R&D, QA, Planning, and Finance.

Experience:

KPIs (Key Performance Indicators):

• Cost savings achieved vs. annual targets
• On-time material availability (%)
• Supplier performance (OTD, quality, responsiveness)
• Import lead time reduction
• Compliance to procurement SOP and documentation