Sourcing Manager - Lithium Battery/ EV (Startup)

About the Role:

We are looking for a Sourcing and Procurement Manager for Lithium Battery Manufacturing with strong expertise in raw material sourcing, vendor management, and supply chain operations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies to procure raw materials used in Lithium battery pack fabrication. - Develop and maintain relationships with domestic and international vendors for cell supply, metal fabrication, and electronic components. - Negotiate pricing, lead times, and payment terms to ensure cost-effective sourcing. - Evaluate vendor performance regularly for quality, reliability, and compliance. - Manage imports including cell supply chain and semiconductors. - Handle customs clearance, HSN classification, BOE filing, and coordination with freight forwarders and CHA (Custom House Agents). - Ensure compliance with DGFT, EXIM, and other import/export regulations. - Maintain accurate documentation for international logistics, including commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin. - Implement and maintain inventory management software/tools to track materials, reorders, and movement. - Align procurement timelines with project schedules and production milestones. - Support new product introduction (NPI) by sourcing materials and parts during prototyping and scaling phases. - Develop and maintain risk mitigation plans to ensure a stable and reliable supply chain for critical battery components.

Good to have:

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering - Prior 5 years in procurement/supply chain roles within the EV, or battery manufacturing sector. - Proven experience in import/export, FTAs, GST implications and customs documentation. - Strong understanding of battery component supply chains, including cells, busbars, connectors, housings, and semiconductors. - Knowledge of metal fabrication processes (CNC, laser cutting, bending, and surface finishing). - Excellent vendor negotiation, communication, and analytical skills. - Experience implementing or working with ERP/inventory management systems. - Strong understanding of incoterms, freight forwarding, and international logistics. - Familiarity with cost control, supply risk mitigation, and supplier quality management. - Ability to manage multi-vendor ecosystems and drive cost and delivery optimization. - Exposure to semiconductor component procurement for EV battery BMS and control systems.