Procurement Manager

About us :

Prantij, Gujarat, Battery Pack Manufacturing Location

Position Objective:

Efficiently source, purchase, and manage the supply of Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Casting, and Machining components at optimal value, ensuring quality, cost-effectiveness, and timely delivery to support the organization’s operational and strategic goals.

Experience:

• Total Experience: 8–10 Years

• Relevant Experience: 6 Years in Sourcing of engineering components

Mandatory Skills:

• Procure to Pay process

• Supplier Identification & Evaluation

• Contract Negotiation & Management

• Familiarity with Components (Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Machining)

• DFM (Design for Manufacturing) Understanding

• Cost Reduction Strategies

• VA/VE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering)

• Supply Chain Management

• Risk Management

• Market Intelligence

• Business Compliance

Desired Skills:

• Project Management

• Time Management

• Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Strategic Thinking

• Strong Negotiation

• Proficient in MS Office and SAP/Oracle

• Excellent Communication and Problem-solving Abilities

Roles & Responsibilities:

Sourcing & Supplier Management:

• Identify and source Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Castings, Machining components aligned with organizational needs

• Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing, quality, and delivery terms

• Establish and manage long-term relationships with strategic suppliers

• Ensure execution of contracts with adherence to commercial and legal compliance (NDA, Warranty Agreements, Supply Contracts, etc.)

• Maintain ZBC (Zero Base Costing) and global benchmarking to ensure competitive pricing

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies including supplier classification (Grow/Fix/Exit)

Cost, Quality & Delivery:

• Monitor and drive cost-reduction initiatives and VA/VE opportunities

• Ensure timely procurement with 100% compliance to EESL DOA and zero deviation

• Monitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality adherence, and cost targets)

• Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure supplier quality through audits and issue resolution

Strategic Initiatives & Risk Mitigation:

• Conduct market intelligence to track trends, innovations, and supply chain risks

• Develop contingency sourcing plans and mitigate supply chain disruptions

• Ensure preparedness for IATF audits and drive zero non-conformance

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate documentation of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier correspondence

• Support budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial reporting related to sourcing activities

Key Impact on Organization:

• Enable best-in-class component pricing leveraging Exide’s brand value

• Drive competitiveness in the EV battery segment through strategic sourcing

• Deliver high-quality parts timely to support seamless manufacturing and customer satisfaction