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:

• Bachelors 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.