SCM - Raw material

As a Strategic Sourcing and Category Management professional, your main responsibility will be to define and execute category strategies for lithium cell raw materials and parts. You will develop multi-year sourcing roadmaps aligned with volume forecasts and technology roadmaps. It will be crucial to identify, qualify, and manage suppliers in and outside India, as well as lead supplier performance programs including KPIs, quality audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. Negotiating master agreements, frame contracts, and long-term pricing with key suppliers will also be part of your role, alongside driving cost-down initiatives through total cost of ownership (TCO) analyses. Ensuring the on-time delivery of raw materials for the continual production of the cell plant will be essential. You will also need to monitor geopolitical, trade-policy, critical mineral markets, and implement mitigation plans. Supplier adherence to corporate ethics, sustainability, and quality standards will be under your purview. Collaborating with Engineering on design-to-cost and make-vs-buy decisions, as well as partnering with Quality to resolve supplier-related issues and audits, will be key components of your cross-functional leadership role. In terms of team leadership and development, you will be expected to mentor and develop procurement professionals, establish best practices, tools, and processes for category management. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field, with at least 15+ years of experience in strategic sourcing and procurement within a global supply chain environment, including 5 years in a leadership role. A proven track record in the automotive or chemical industry is required, along with expertise in the automotive or chemical supply chain, negotiation, contract drafting, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. Excellent communication, presentation, and collaborative leadership skills are essential for this role, as well as a high level of flexibility in working within a fast-changing environment.,