General Manager

General Manager – Procurement (BESS Division) Location: Matar, Gujarat Designation: General Manager – Procurement Education: B.Tech (Engineering) Experience: 20+ years Role Purpose The General Manager – Procurement will lead end‑to‑end procurement and sourcing operations for the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Division , ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality compliance, and strategic supplier partnerships. The role is critical to supporting large‑scale energy storage projects and manufacturing operations through robust procurement governance and long‑term sourcing strategies. Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership Define and execute procurement strategy aligned with BESS business objectives, project timelines, and cost targets Lead global and domestic sourcing strategies for batteries, cells, modules, PCS, inverters, transformers, EMS, BOS items, and related systems Drive long‑term supplier development and localization initiatives Supply Chain & Vendor Management Build and manage a strategic supplier ecosystem for BESS components Conduct supplier evaluations, negotiations, contract finalization, and performance reviews Mitigate supply chain risks , including single‑source dependencies and geopolitical constraints Cost, Contracts & Commercials Own cost reduction, value engineering, and should‑costing initiatives Lead commercial negotiations , LTAs, rate contracts, and framework agreements Ensure contract compliance, payment terms optimization, and commercial risk control Project & Manufacturing Support Work closely with engineering, projects, manufacturing, quality, and finance teams Ensure material availability aligned with project milestones and production plans Support new product introduction (NPI) and design‑to‑cost initiatives Governance, Compliance & Processes Establish and strengthen procurement policies, SOPs, and controls Ensure compliance with statutory, ESG, quality, and safety standards Drive digital procurement systems , SAP/ERP integration, and reporting Team Leadership Build, mentor, and lead a high‑performing procurement team Define KPIs, succession plans, and capability development programs Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement Key Stakeholders Internal: Engineering, Projects, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, SCM, Leadership Team External: Strategic suppliers, OEMs, logistics partners, auditors, and consultants Candidate Profile Education & Experience B.Tech / BE in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical / Electronics preferred) 20+ years of experience in procurement / sourcing / supply chain Strong exposure to BESS, renewable energy, power systems, batteries, or EPC/manufacturing environments Core Competencies Strategic sourcing & supplier development High‑value commercial negotiations Contract management & risk mitigation Cost optimization & value engineering Cross‑functional leadership ERP / SAP proficiency