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Exide Energy Solutions Ltd
Location: Devanahalli, Karnataka, India
Work Mode: On-site
Industry: Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing,Motor Vehicle Manufacturing,Manufacturing
Job Description
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 Sourcing in the Manufacturing organisation to achieve company’s goal at the Devanahalli, Bangalore Location.
Job Location: Devanahalli, Bangalore
This is a 5-day, in-office role, with the 1st and last Saturdays of each month as working days. Please apply if you are comfortable with this schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute category sourcing strategies for Li-Ion cells RMs aligned with long-term capacity and cost targets.Lead supplier identification, development, and performance management across global and Indian suppliers.Drive cost and value optimization using TCO, should-costing, and structured negotiations.Monitor commodity markets, global indices, and battery material price trends; publish monthly Commodity Insights for decision-making.Lead contract strategy and negotiations including pricing mechanisms, KPIs and risk-sharing models.Drive alternate sourcing and India localization roadmaps to de-risk supply chains while maintaining quality and technical compliance.Collaborate with R&D, operations, finance, and project teams to align sourcing with technical and commercial needs.Embed ESG, compliance, and ethical sourcing across the battery supply base.
Localisation
Identify and qualify Indian suppliers for battery materials and components.Develop phased localization plans aligned with, import substitution, and cost-reduction goals.Support supplier capability development to meet battery-grade quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Core Competencies
Strategic sourcing & category management (battery materials)Supplier development & commercial negotiationsCost modelling (TCO / should-cost)Commodity & market intelligenceContracting & risk managementCross-functional stakeholder managementLocalization & supply chain resilience
Key KPIs
Cost savings / TCO reduction (%)Localization ratio & import reduction (%)Alternate supplier readiness for critical materialsCommodity forecast monitoringContract compliance & value realization
Background
Experience in battery, EV, BESS, or energy storage supply chainsExposure to direct RM sourcing and global suppliersHands-on experience with India localization and supplier development
Education
B.E./B. Tech with 8-10 years experience. Preferable with Auto OEM/ Tier 1 / Chemical back ground.
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