Procurement Engineer

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 componentsMandatory Skills : - Procure to Pay process- Supplier Identification & Evaluation- Contract Negotiation & Management- Familiarity with Components (Sheet Metal, Casting, Forging, Machining)- DFM (Design for Manufacturing) Understanding- Cost Reduction Strategies- VA / VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)- Supply Chain Management- Risk Management- Market Intelligence- Business ComplianceDesired Skills : - Project Management- Time Management- Cross-Functional Collaboration- Strategic Thinking- Strong Negotiation- Proficient in MS Office and SAP / Oracle- Excellent Communication and Problem-solving AbilitiesRoles & Responsibilities : Sourcing & Supplier Management : - Identify and source Sheet Metal, Fasteners, Castings, Machining components aligned with organizational needs- Negotiate with suppliers for best pricing, quality, and delivery terms- Establish and manage long-term relationships with strategic suppliers- Ensure 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 pricing- Develop and implement sourcing strategies including supplier classification (Grow / Fix / Exit)Cost, Quality & Delivery : - Monitor and drive cost-reduction initiatives and VA / VE opportunities- Ensure timely procurement with 100% compliance to EESL DOA and zero deviation- Monitor 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 risks- Develop contingency sourcing plans and mitigate supply chain disruptions- Ensure preparedness for IATF audits and drive zero non-conformanceDocumentation & Reporting : - Maintain accurate documentation of purchase orders, contracts, and supplier correspondence- Support budgeting, cost forecasting, and financial reporting related to sourcing activitiesKey Impact on Organization : - Enable best-in-class component pricing leveraging Exide’s brand value- Drive competitiveness in the EV battery segment through strategic sourcing- Deliver high-quality parts timely to support seamless manufacturing and customer satisfaction