About Xbattery
At Xbattery, we are building BharatBMS – India's first unified, modular Battery Management
System platform powering both Electric Vehicles (EVs) and Energy Storage Systems (ESS). We
are a deep-tech company solving some of the toughest challenges in the energy transition
through cutting-edge electronics, embedded intelligence, and scalable manufacturing.
To accelerate our journey, we are seeking a Procurement & Supply Chain Lead to design,
execute, and scale a world-class sourcing and supply chain ecosystem for our hardware
business.
Your Role
You will own the procurement strategy for our BMS and ESS product lines – from
semiconductors and PCBs to power devices, connectors, and sensors – ensuring cost
competitiveness, reliability, and compliance. This role demands someone who thrives at the
intersection of technology, negotiation, and supply chain innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Vendor Development
- Identify, qualify, and manage suppliers across semiconductors (NXP, TI, Infineon), PCBs,
connectors, relays, sensors, and EV-grade components.
Build long-term supplier relationships with OEMs and distributors (DigiKey, Mouser, Arrow, Avnet,Future Electronics).
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and lead times to ensure competitive advantage.Develop dual / alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply chain risks.Operational Excellence
Manage end-to-end procurement cycle : RFQs, POs, logistics, customs, and vendor payments.Collaborate with Hardware & R&D; teams to align sourcing with BOM outputs from Altium / OrCAD.Maintain inventory planning for prototype, pilot, and mass-production stages.Implement procurement KPIs – cost, lead time, on-time delivery, quality metrics.Compliance & Quality
Ensure supplier and material compliance with BIS, AIS-038, AIS-156, ISO 26262, RoHS, REACH.Conduct supplier audits, factory visits, and quality checks.Drive supplier alignment with automotive-grade standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).Systems & Process Leadership
Implement ERP / MRP systems for procurement workflows (SAP, Odoo, Zoho or equivalent).Standardize procurement documentation, cost dashboards, and vendor rating systems.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial). MBA inSupply Chain / Operations is a plus.
5–8 years of procurement / supply chain experience in Electronics, Automotive, or Energy Systems.Proven experience in sourcing semiconductors, PCBs, sensors, connectors, relays, and EV-gradecomponents.
Deep familiarity with hardware BOMs and engineering-driven procurement.Strong negotiation and contract management skills with global distributors & OEMs.Hands-on knowledge of ERP / MRP tools and cost optimization frameworks.Understanding of EV / ESS regulatory standards is a strong advantage.Why Join Xbattery
Be part of building India's most advanced BMS supply chain from the ground up.Work directly with senior hardware & embedded teams to shape products used in EVs, telecomenergy, and grid-scale storage.
High ownership and autonomy in a deep-tech, fast-growing startup environment.Competitive compensation with ESOPsShow more
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Skills Required
Negotiation, Contract Management, Vendor Development