Purchase & Supply Chain

CSR762; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Svitch is seeking a dynamic Head – Purchase & Supply Chain to lead sourcing strategy, vendor development, procurement operations, and cost optimisation for our EV two-wheeler manufacturing business. This role will own end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring material availability and alignment with production and growth targets.

You will develop strategic sourcing plans, lead procurement of key EV components, identify suppliers, and drive BOM cost reductions while building a

Qualifications

• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
• Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, production, planning, and logistics teams.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business and production goals.
• Lead procurement of key EV components: battery packs, cells, BMS, motors, controllers, electronics, chassis parts, plastics, and aggregates.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Own BOM cost reduction targets.

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Head – Purchase & Supply Chain Head to lead sourcing

strategy, vendor development, procurement operations, and cost optimisation for our EV two-

wheeler manufacturing business.

This role will own end-to-end supply chain performance, ensuring uninterrupted material availability,

optimised procurement costs, strong vendor partnerships, and alignment with production and

business growth targets.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business and production goals.
• Lead procurement of key EV components: battery packs, cells, BMS, motors, controllers, electronics, chassis parts, plastics, and aggregates.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop reliable suppliers.
• Own BOM cost reduction targets.

What You'll Bring

Must Have

• Drive value engineering and cost-saving initiatives across the supply chain.
• Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, production, planning, and logistics teams.
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Good to Have

• Build and lead a high-performance procurement and supply chain team.
• Implement ERP/SCM systems and digitization initiatives.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards for continuous monitoring and improvement.

Key Skills

Strong understanding of EV components and vendor ecosystem. Proven experience in cost negotiation and strategic sourcing. Experience handling large procurement budgets. Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar). Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.

White chips are must-have. Grey chips are nice-to-have.

Our Interview Process

1

HR Screening Interview

Verify candidate details, communication skills, career stability, salary expectations, and role interest.

2

Technical Interview

Department Head/Technical Manager evaluates technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and relevant experience.

3

Final Interview

Conducted by Management/Director to assess cultural fit, attitude, and overall suitability.