1. Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic procurement leader to head the Supply Chain function at Magenta Mobility.

The role will lead direct and indirect procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor partnerships, commercial negotiations, inventory planning and procurement governance. The incumbent will ensure the timely and cost-effective availability of electric vehicles, batteries, charging equipment, spare parts, fleet assets and business-critical services to support day-to-day operations and expansion plans.

The position will play a key role in building a scalable and resilient procurement ecosystem for an EV mobility and logistics business, with a strong focus on total cost of ownership (TCO), cost per kilometre, operational uptime, supplier reliability and working-capital efficiency.

2. Key Responsibilities:

A. Direct Procurement - EV Fleet & Operations:

- Lead procurement of electric 2-wheelers, 3-wheelers and 4-wheelers, batteries, charging equipment, spare parts and other fleet-related assets.

- Develop strategic sourcing plans and long-term partnerships with EV OEMs, battery manufacturers, charging infrastructure providers and component suppliers.

- Negotiate vehicle and equipment pricing, warranties, service support, delivery schedules, payment terms and other commercial conditions.

- Ensure timely availability and deployment of fleet assets in line with operational demand and business expansion plans.

- Track EV market developments, OEM capabilities, pricing trends, battery technologies and charging solutions to identify sourcing opportunities.

B. Charging Infrastructure & Fleet Support Procurement:

- Manage procurement of chargers, charging stations, electrical components, installation services and related infrastructure.

- Coordinate with technical, fleet and operations teams to define specifications, assess supplier capability and ensure suitability for operating locations.

- Source fleet maintenance components, tyres, consumables, tools and critical spares to support vehicle uptime.

- Evaluate suppliers on quality, reliability, service coverage, warranty support and lifecycle cost.

C. Indirect Procurement:

- Oversee procurement of IT hardware and software, office supplies, facility management, professional services and other indirect categories.

- Drive competitive sourcing, rate contracts, bulk buying and long-term agreements to optimize costs.

- Standardize procurement policies, approval matrices and processes across offices, fleet hubs and operating locations.

D. Vendor Management & Strategic Partnerships:

- Identify, evaluate, develop and onboard OEMs, suppliers, service providers, contractors and other business partners.

- Build and maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure continuity of supply and commercial competitiveness.

- Lead negotiations covering pricing, contracts, service-level agreements (SLAs), credit periods, warranties and payment terms.

- Monitor supplier performance through defined KPIs covering quality, delivery, cost, responsiveness and compliance.

- Resolve escalations relating to supply delays, quality issues, service gaps and contractual disputes.

E. Procurement Planning & Inventory Management:

- Partner with Operations, Fleet, Finance and Business teams to translate fleet deployment plans into procurement forecasts.

- Establish demand planning, replenishment and inventory control mechanisms for spare parts, batteries and consumables.

- Maintain optimum inventory levels, minimizing stock-outs, excess stock, obsolescence and working-capital blockage.

- Develop supplier lead-time plans and contingency arrangements for critical components and business-critical supplies.

F. Cost Optimization, Budgeting & Commercial Analysis:

- Prepare and manage procurement budgets in alignment with business plans and fleet expansion requirements.

- Drive measurable cost-saving initiatives across direct and indirect procurement categories.

- Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO), lifecycle costs and cost per kilometre implications while assessing vehicles, batteries, chargers and fleet-related assets.

- Analyze spend data, price movements and category-level costs to identify savings and process-efficiency opportunities.

- Track savings realization, budget adherence, cost variances and working-capital impact.

G. Contracts, Compliance & Governance:

- Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, delegated authority limits, internal controls and applicable regulatory requirements.

- Coordinate with Legal for drafting, review, negotiation and execution of vendor contracts and commercial agreements.

- Maintain vendor documentation, quotations, comparative statements, approvals, purchase orders and audit trails.

- Establish transparent sourcing practices, conflict-of-interest controls and robust procurement governance.

H. Process Improvement, Systems & Automation:

- Develop and implement procurement policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and scalable category-management processes.

- Drive adoption and effective use of ERP, e-procurement and vendor-management systems.

- Improve procurement visibility through dashboards, spend analytics, supplier scorecards and performance reporting.

- Identify opportunities to automate workflows, reduce procurement turnaround time and strengthen internal controls.

I. Cross-Functional Leadership:

- Work closely with Finance, Operations, Fleet, Engineering, Legal, IT and Business teams to align procurement priorities with operational requirements.

- Support new-city launches, fleet expansion, infrastructure rollouts and other strategic business initiatives.

- Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team, setting clear goals and accountability for performance.

3. Required Qualifications & Experience:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related discipline.

- Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement / Supply Chain Management; 10 - 15 years preferred for this leadership role.

- Experience in EV, automotive, logistics, fleet management or manufacturing industries is strongly preferred.

- Demonstrated experience managing both direct and indirect procurement categories.

- Strong track record in strategic sourcing, OEM/vendor development, commercial negotiations, contract management and cost optimization.

- Experience in procurement budgeting, demand planning, inventory management and multi-location operations.

4. Required Skills & Competencies:

- Strong understanding of the EV ecosystem, including vehicle OEMs, batteries, charging infrastructure, components and after-sales support.

- Excellent commercial negotiation, strategic sourcing and supplier relationship-management skills.

- Strong financial and analytical acumen, including TCO, lifecycle-cost and spend analysis.

- Knowledge of ERP platforms, e-procurement tools, procurement dashboards and advanced Excel.

- Strong leadership, team-management, communication and stakeholder-management capabilities.

- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented business and manage multiple priorities across locations.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Procurement savings and year-on-year cost optimization.

- Timely availability of vehicles, batteries, chargers, spare parts and operational assets.

- Supplier performance, quality levels and SLA adherence.

- Procurement cycle time and purchase-order turnaround time.

- Inventory availability, stock-out frequency, excess inventory and inventory turns.

- Procurement budget adherence and accuracy of demand forecasts.

- TCO and cost-per-kilometre improvement across relevant fleet categories.

- Contract compliance, audit observations and adherence to procurement controls.

NOTE: Electric vehicle (EV) industry experience is mandatory.