About us :
Exide Energy Solutions Limited (EESL) is one of the fastest growing companies who has vision to solve social issues regarding energy, environment, resource, etc with producing lithium-ion battery products. Exide Energy Solutions Ltd is setting up India’s first Giga plant to manufacture Lithium Ion Cells in Bengaluru. Exide Energy Solutions Limited is looking for Procurement : Sheet Metal in the Manufacturing organisation to achieve company’s goal at the 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 processSupplier Identification & EvaluationContract Negotiation & ManagementFamiliarity with Components (Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Machining)DFM (Design for Manufacturing) UnderstandingCost Reduction StrategiesVA / VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)Supply Chain ManagementRisk ManagementMarket IntelligenceBusiness ComplianceDesired Skills :
Project ManagementTime ManagementCross-Functional CollaborationStrategic ThinkingStrong NegotiationProficient in MS Office and SAP / OracleExcellent Communication and Problem-solving AbilitiesRoles & Responsibilities :
Sourcing & Supplier Management :
Identify and source Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Castings, Machining components aligned with organizational needsNegotiate with suppliers for best pricing, quality, and delivery termsEstablish and manage long-term relationships with strategic suppliersEnsure 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 pricingDevelop and implement sourcing strategies including supplier classification (Grow / Fix / Exit)Cost, Quality & Delivery :
Monitor and drive cost-reduction initiatives and VA / VE opportunitiesEnsure timely procurement with 100% compliance to EESL DOA and zero deviationMonitor supplier performance (on-time delivery, quality adherence, and cost targets)Collaborate with Quality teams to ensure supplier quality through audits and issue resolutionStrategic Initiatives & Risk Mitigation :
Conduct market intelligence to track trends, innovations, and supply chain risksDevelop contingency sourcing plans and mitigate supply chain disruptionsEnsure preparedness for IATF audits and drive zero non-conformanceDocumentation & Reporting :
Maintain accurate documentation of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier correspondenceSupport budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial reporting related to sourcing activitiesKey Impact on Organization :
Enable best-in-class component pricing leveraging Exide’s brand valueDrive competitiveness in the EV battery segment through strategic sourcingDeliver high-quality parts timely to support seamless manufacturing and customer satisfaction