Lead - Purchase - Energy Storage Solutions

Lead - Purchase - Energy Storage Solutions

Experience : 13-15 Years

Our client is a leading organization in the energy and advanced manufacturing space, driving innovation through high-quality engineering, robust supply chain practices, and operational excellence. The organization operates at a global scale, supporting complex manufacturing and energy storage solutions.

Location : Mumbai

Your Future Employer - A reputed industrial organization with a strong presence in energy storage and manufacturing, known for its structured processes, global sourcing capabilities, and focus on continuous improvement across procurement and supply chain functions.

Responsibilities :

1. Lead global sourcing of raw materials and equipment to ensure quality, cost optimization, supplier capacity, and timely delivery aligned with business plans.

2. Drive material management excellence through sourcing analytics, MIS, benchmarking, supplier audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

3. Build and manage a robust vendor ecosystem through supply market mapping, new vendor development, local sourcing, and strategic supplier partnerships.

4. Collaborate with Manufacturing, Design & Development, and Sales to drive cost reduction, indigenization, inventory optimization, and working capital efficiency.

5. Lead and develop high-performing teams while driving Kaizen, PMO, and cross-functional initiatives to strengthen operational excellence.

Requirements :

1. BE / B.Tech (Engineering) is mandatory; postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain Management or Operations is preferred.

2. 10+ years of experience in Purchase and Vendor Development, or 8+ years with a postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain / Operations.

3. Prior experience in Metal, Energy, or Manufacturing industries is preferred.

4. Strong negotiation and communication skills with good knowledge of procurement, taxation, imports, logistics, and legal aspects.

5. Result-oriented professional with strong decision-making, risk management, time management, and stakeholder management skills.

What is in it for you -

- Opportunity to lead global sourcing and strategic procurement initiatives.

- High-impact role with strong cross-functional exposure.

- Involvement in cost optimization, supplier development, and process excellence projects.

- Platform to build and lead high-performing procurement teams.

- Stable and growth-oriented organization with long-term career prospects.