Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

VSL Powerhive; Chennai District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

VSL Powerhive in Tamil Nadu leads end-to-end procurement for giga-factory projects, manufacturing equipment, and digitization initiatives. You will drive CAPEX procurement over ₹8500 Crores, optimize costs, and build a robust global supplier network.

Experience in strategic sourcing for large-scale industrial programs, ERP/SAP implementations, and complex contracts is required. This leadership role demands strong negotiation, governance, and cross-functional alignment to deliver on time and on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering is required.
• MBA preferred.
• 15-20+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement, Industrial Projects, Manufacturing, Energy Storage, EV, or Advanced Manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing for giga-factory manufacturing equipment across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, Testing, and Material Handling systems.
• Drive project sourcing for Civil, PEB, Infrastructure, MEP, Utilities, and Factory set-up activities.
• Manage procurement of critical systems including Dry Rooms, Clean Rooms, Boilers, Chillers, Fire Protection, Nitrogen Generators, WTP/ETP/STP, Electrical Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy projects.
• Lead sourcing for advanced R&D laboratories including Performance, Safety, Physical, and Chemical Labs.
• Drive procurement for enterprise digitization initiatives such as ERP/SAP, MES, PLM, Industry 4.0, Factory Automation, and Digital Manufacturing systems.
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive localization and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead enterprise-wide indirect procurement across HR, Admin, IT, Quality, CSR, and Corporate Functions.
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance, risk management, and project delivery within budget and timelines.

Skills

Strategic Sourcing

CAPEX Procurement

Project Procurement

Contract Management

Supplier Development

Cost Optimization

Manufacturing Equipment

Infrastructure Projects

Digital Transformation

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA

Tools

ERP/SAP

MES

PLM

Job description

Role Summary

Lead end-to-end procurement and strategic sourcing for giga-factory projects, manufacturing equipment, infrastructure development, R&D facilities, digitization initiatives, and indirect procurement. Responsible for managing large-scale CAPEX investments exceeding INR 8,500 Crores while ensuring cost optimization, supplier excellence, timely project execution, and business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and sourcing for giga-factory manufacturing equipment across Electrode, Assembly, Formation, Testing, and Material Handling systems.
• Drive project sourcing for Civil, PEB, Infrastructure, MEP, Utilities, and Factory set-up activities.
• Manage procurement of critical systems including Dry Rooms, Clean Rooms, Boilers, Chillers, Fire Protection, Nitrogen Generators, WTP/ETP/STP, Electrical Infrastructure, and Renewable Energy projects.
• Lead sourcing for advanced R&D laboratories including Performance, Safety, Physical, and Chemical Labs.
• Drive procurement for enterprise digitization initiatives such as ERP/SAP, MES, PLM, Industry 4.0, Factory Automation, and Digital Manufacturing systems.
• Develop sourcing strategies, negotiate contracts, manage supplier relationships, and drive localization and cost optimization initiatives.
• Lead enterprise-wide indirect procurement across HR, Admin, IT, Quality, CSR, and Corporate Functions.
• Ensure procurement governance, compliance, risk management, and project delivery within budget and timelines.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; MBA preferred.
• 1520+ years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, CAPEX Procurement, Industrial Projects, Manufacturing, Energy Storage, EV, or Advanced Manufacturing sectors.
• Proven experience managing large-scale industrial projects and global supplier ecosystems.

Key Skills

Strategic Sourcing | CAPEX Procurement | Project Procurement | Contract Management | Supplier Development | Cost Optimization | Manufacturing Equipment | Infrastructure Projects | Digital Transformation | Leadership & Stakeholder Management