Commodity Lead - Raw material (Ferrous, Non- Ferrous & Polymers)

You’ll be our:  Commodity Lead - Raw material (Ferrous, Non- Ferrous & Polymers)

You’ll be based at: IBC Knowledge Park, Bengaluru

You’ll be Aligned with: Head - Mechanical Commodity - Supply chain management

You’ll be a member of: Supply chain management

What you’ll do at Ather:

• Lead procurement of critical raw materials such as ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, and engineering polymers (e.g., PP, PA, ABS, PC) used in automotive manufacturing.

• Responsible for the strategic sourcing, procurement, and management of key raw material commodities (Ferrous, Non-Ferrous & Polymers) essential for our manufacturing operations. 

• Developing and executing commodity strategies, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring a secure and cost-effective supply chain. 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Raw- material Commodity Strategy Development & Execution:
   
   

• Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive sourcing strategies for assigned raw material commodities (e.g., metals, plastics, chemicals, agricultural products – specify if possible).

• Conduct in-depth market analysis to understand trends, price drivers, supply/demand dynamics, and potential risks for assigned commodities.

• Identify and recommend hedging strategies where appropriate to mitigate price volatility.

• Define and execute global sourcing strategies to support cost efficiency, quality assurance, and operational continuity.

• Negotiate contracts, pricing models (LME-linked, index-based etc), and terms for international and local supply partners.

2. Supplier Management & Development:
   
   

• Lead the identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding of new raw material suppliers.

• Manage and cultivate strong relationships with existing key suppliers, conducting regular business reviews and performance evaluations.

• Drive supplier development initiatives to improve quality, delivery, cost, and innovation.

• Negotiate and implement robust contracts, including pricing, terms, and conditions.

3. Budgeting & Forecasting:
   
   

• Develop and manage the annual raw materials procurement budget in collaboration with Engineering Finance and product owner teams.

• Conduct ongoing cost forecasting and variance analysis driven by commodity trends, Forex fluctuations, and inflation indicators.

• Integrate cost modeling into new product development (NPD) and long-term sourcing plans.

4. Macroeconomic & Commodity Market Intelligence
   
   

• Track and interpret global economic trends, commodity pricing, and geopolitical developments impacting material supply and cost.

• Utilize data platforms (LME, ICIS, SMM, Steel mint, Crisil, Trading Economics etc) to inform decision-making and forecast market movements.

• Support risk mitigation strategies including commodity hedging and currency impact planning.

5. Upstream Value Chain Mapping:
   
   

• Map end-to-end supply chains, including Tier-2 and upstream raw material sources, to identify risk exposure, production bottlenecks, and dependency issues.

• Evaluate sourcing risks due to market consolidation, environmental regulation, or geopolitical instability.

• Recommend alternate suppliers, geographies, or circular material loops to increase supply resilience.

6. Government Policy & Regulatory Alignment:
   
   

• Monitor and interpret national and international government policies (e.g., trade tariffs, QCO, CBAM, export controls, sustainability mandates).

• Ensure sourcing decisions align with evolving regulatory landscapes, environmental laws, and trade agreements (FTA, PTA, CEPA, CECA, EU regulations etc).

• Lead proactive sourcing adjustments and supplier strategy updates in response to regulatory changes, mitigating legal and operational risk.

7. About Company

   Ather Energy is a Bengaluru-based electric vehicle startup known for its smart scooters like the Ather 450X. The company builds high-performance EVs and invests in its own public charging network. It is pushing innovation in India’s growing sustainable mobility space.