Deputy Manager – Direct Raw Material Sourcing Full Time

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 negotiations
• Cost modelling (TCO / should-cost)
• Commodity & market intelligence
• Contracting & risk management
• Cross-functional stakeholder management
• Localization & supply chain resilience

Key KPIs:

• Cost savings / TCO reduction (%)
• Localization ratio & import reduction (%)
• Alternate supplier readiness for critical materials
• Commodity forecast monitoring
• Contract compliance & value realization

Background:

• Experience in battery, EV, BESS, or energy storage supply chains
• Exposure to direct RM sourcing and global suppliers
• Hands-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.