Kazam is one of India's leading EV infrastructure and energy platform companies, enabling the transition to clean mobility. Our solutions cover EV charging hardware, software, and energy management systems for individuals, businesses, and fleets. As we expand our product lines and scale operations, we're looking for an experienced Mechanical Procurement Manager to join our dynamic supply chain team.
Role Overview :
As the Procurement Manager – Mechanical , you will be responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring all mechanical components and assemblies required for EV charging stations and related infrastructure. You will manage vendor relationships, ensure quality compliance, optimize cost and delivery schedules, and align procurement with Kazam's growth and innovation roadmap.
Key Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute procurement strategies for mechanical parts, sheet metal enclosures, heat sinks, chassis, connectors, mounting structures, etc.
- Source and onboard vendors specializing in sheet metal fabrication, machining, casting, and electro-mechanical assembly.
- Collaborate with design and engineering teams to understand product BOMs and translate them into procurement plans.
- Handle RFQs, price negotiations, commercial terms, and issuance of POs for mechanical components.
- Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, lead times, and capacity.
- Work with QA / QC to ensure mechanical parts meet technical specifications and compliance standards.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and localization of parts without compromising quality.
- Maintain updated records of vendors, price lists, contracts, and delivery schedules.
- Track material availability and ensure procurement supports timely production and product rollouts.
- Stay up to date with market trends, new materials, vendors, and regulatory changes in the EV / mechanical space.
Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (MBA / Supply Chain certification is a plus).6–10 years of procurement experience, with a strong focus on mechanical components in hardware product companies , electronics enclosures , manufacturing , or EV infrastructure .Knowledge of mechanical design, GD&T, fabrication processes, and BOM structures.Experience with sheet metal vendors, machining suppliers, and electro-mechanical part sourcing.Proficiency in ERP tools (e.g., Zoho, SAP, Oracle, Odoo) and MS Office.Strong negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills.Experience in working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment is a plus.Nice to Have :
Prior experience in EV charging , battery pack assembly , solar inverters , or IoT hardware procurement.Knowledge of sustainability standards and green procurement practices.Exposure to global sourcing and import logistics (e.g., from China, Taiwan, etc.).Skills Required
Sap, Ms Office, Mechanical Design, Sheet Metal Fabrication, Odoo, Machining, Zoho, Mechanical Components, Oracle, Casting