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kbrecycling.in
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About the CompanyWe are an innovative clean-tech enterprise focused on lithium-ion battery resource recovery, high-efficiency mechanical processing, and circular economy supply chains. Operating a modern industrial black mass manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh, we are aggressively expanding our upstream supply networks. We are seeking a highly driven, results-oriented Sourcing Manager to lead our on-the-ground feedstock acquisition and secure consistent raw material volumes.
Role OverviewThe Sourcing Manager will own the field execution, lead generation, and commercial closing of battery scrap procurement across primary regional hubs. This role demands a high-agency professional who thrives in dynamic trading environments, handles unorganized and organized scrap networks with equal capability, and focuses entirely on achieving monthly volumetric targets. You will operate with high autonomy, reporting directly to executive leadership to fuel our processing capacity.
Key Responsibilities- Pipeline Origination: Proactively identify, map, and secure spent lithium-ion batteries (NMC, LFP, LCO) and manufacturing production scrap from regional hubs, aggregators, and waste networks.
- Commercial Execution: Lead on-site material evaluations, navigate price discovery negotiations, and close B2B procurement deals within established corporate margin thresholds.
- Strategic Vendor Onboarding: Pitch corporate recycling solutions to e-waste dismantlers, industrial waste managers, and battery pack assemblers to build long-term, recurring supply frameworks.
- Inbound Supply Stewardship: Oversee the operational coordination of regional collection points, ensuring efficient packaging, secure loading, and compliant transport routing to our processing facility.
- Market Intelligence: Conduct active local market mapping to monitor scrap availability, trade dynamics, and competitor commercial pricing matrices.
Required Profile & Competencies- Core Experience: 3 to 6 years of proven success in strategic material sourcing, industrial purchasing, raw commodity trading, or high-velocity B2B field procurement.
- Industry Domain: Direct operational exposure within Non-Ferrous Metal Scrap Trading (Copper, Aluminum, Brass), E-Waste Procurement, or Used Lead-Acid Battery (ULAB) dealer networks is highly valued. (Note: Direct Lithium-ion sourcing experience is a bonus, but cross-industry transition from mature battery/metal scrap networks is highly welcome).
- Negotiation Ability: Exceptional verbal communication and negotiation skills in regional vernacular languages, with the capability to easily build rapport with field traders and close deals effectively.
- Execution Focus: A disciplined, target-driven work ethic comfortable with extensive travel across industrial zones and wholesale commodity markets.
Preferred Skills:Lithium-ion Battery Sourcing, Scrap Procurement, Black Mass Processing, Purchasing Manager, Sourcing Manager, EV Battery Supply Chain, Vendor Onboarding, Commodity Trading, Non-Ferrous Metals, E-Waste Management, Used Lead-Acid Batteries, Lead Sourcing, Copper Scrap, Aluminum Scrap, Strategic Sourcing.
Location:Bengaluru or Hyderabad (Field-First / Regional Travel Required)
Compensation:- Fixed Base Salary: ₹6,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 Per Annum (Based on field experience & existing aggregator network)
- Performance Bonus: Aggressive, uncapped volume incentives calculated per Metric Ton (MT) successfully secured and delivered to the gate and travel allowances.
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