General Manager

General Manager – Procurement (BESS Division)

Location

Matar, Gujarat

Designation

General Manager – Procurement

Education

(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

/ 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