Hiring Procurement Head - TATA Autocomp

Tata AutoComp; Pune District; On-site; INR 5,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata AutoComp in Pune is seeking a seasoned Senior Procurement & SCM leader to drive strategic sourcing, supplier validation, and cost optimization across Battery and EV components. You will steer cross-functional teams for risk mitigation, capacity planning, and supplier quality.

Ideal candidates have 15–20 years in procurement, SCM, and commercial roles within battery, power electronics or automotive supply chains, and possess strong leadership and negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Industrial).
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for batteries, BESS components, and power systems.
• Identify global and domestic suppliers to optimize total cost of ownership.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, long-term agreements and performance reviews.
• Drive localization and alternate source development per business needs.
• Ensure material availability via planning, capacity management and risk mitigation.
• Improve inventory, working capital and supply continuity plans.
• Manage supplier qualifications, audits, APQP/PPAP, and development initiatives.
• Negotiate and manage supply contracts, pricing frameworks and claims.
• Lead indirect procurement, capex sourcing, and governance for spend.
• Oversee import/export operations, customs compliance and DGFT rules.
• Support new product development from sourcing through SOP and readiness.
• Build and lead a high-performing procurement, SCM and supplier quality team.
• Track KPIs: savings, localization, OTIF, inventory turns, and risk mitigation.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement

Leadership

Supplier development

Contract management

Negotiation

Import/Export logistics

Risk management

Capex sourcing

Category strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA/PGDM in SCM/Operations/Finance

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies for battery cells, BMS, PCS, power electronics, thermal systems, enclosures, EMS, and other critical BESS components.
• Identify and develop global and domestic suppliers to optimize Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
• Lead supplier selection, commercial negotiations, long-term agreements, and supplier performance management.
• Drive localization and alternate source development in line with business and regulatory requirements.

Supply Chain Management (SCM)

• Ensure uninterrupted material availability through effective planning, supplier capacity management, and risk mitigation.
• Drive inventory optimization, working capital improvement, and supply continuity plans.
• Manage supply chain risks related to critical commodities, logistics, and geopolitical factors.

Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA / STA)

• Lead supplier qualification, audits, APQP/PPAP processes, capability assessments, and supplier development initiatives.
• Drive supplier quality, delivery performance, and continuous improvement programs to meet business and customer expectations.

Contract Management & Commercial Excellence

• Negotiate and manage supply agreements, commercial contracts, pricing frameworks, and claims management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations while mitigating commercial, legal, and supply risks.
• Drive annual cost reduction, should-costing, VA/VE, and productivity improvement initiatives.

Indirect Procurement & Capex Sourcing

• Lead procurement of Capex, plant equipment, tooling, MRO, logistics, facilities, IT infrastructure, and professional services.
• Establish category strategies and governance for indirect spend management.

Import, Export & Logistics

• Manage global sourcing operations, customs compliance, DGFT regulations, and import-export requirements.
• Optimize logistics cost, lead times, and freight management while ensuring compliance with battery transportation regulations.

New Product Development & Business Support

• Support new product development and customer program launches from sourcing through SOP.
• Ensure supplier readiness for capacity, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Partner closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance, and Program Management teams.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing Procurement, SCM, and Supplier Quality organization.
• Develop capability, succession, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Annual Procurement Savings & Cost Reduction
• Localization Achievement
• Supplier OTIF & Supplier PPM
• Inventory Turns & Working Capital
• Material Availability
• Contract Compliance & Risk MitigationLogistics Cost Optimization
• Supplier Development & Alternate Source Creation
• New Product Launch Readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics/Industrial).
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance preferred.

Experience

• 15-20 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, SCM, Supplier Quality, and Commercial Management.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role managing cross-functional procurement and supply chain teams.
• Experience in Battery Manufacturing, BESS, EV Components, Power Electronics, Renewable Energy, Electrical Equipment, Automotive Tier-1/OEM preferred.