SCM Lead

Kinetic Engineering; Pune District, Ahmednagar; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited is seeking a senior Lead SCM to head end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for its EV two-wheeler and three-wheeler businesses. The role emphasizes strategic sourcing, supplier development, and cost optimization.

Candidates should have extensive automotive/EV procurement experience, strong leadership, and a track record of maintaining uninterrupted material availability while reducing costs and optimizing working capital.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in SCM, procurement, or strategic sourcing.
• Recent sourcing experience in two-wheelers or EV industry preferred.
• ERP/SAP familiarity with strong data analytics capability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end SCM and procurement for 2W and 3W portfolios.
• Develop strategic sourcing plans aligned with production and launches.
• Negotiate with suppliers and conduct performance reviews.
• Manage inventory, working capital, and supplier risk.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, and Finance teams.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement mgmt

Supplier development

Cost optimization

Inventory planning

ERP/SAP

Advanced Excel

Team leadership

Negotiations

Vendor management

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Engineering)

MBA or postgraduate

Tools

ERP/SAP

Excel

Job description

Job Description: Lead Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Company: Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited
Job Location: Supa / Pune, Maharashtra
Department: Supply Chain Management / Procurement
Industry: Electric Vehicle (EV) Manufacturing
Experience Required: 15+ Years
Business Scope: Electric Two-Wheelers (2W) and Three-Wheelers (3W)

Job Summary

Kinetic Green Energy & Power Solutions Limited is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Lead Supply Chain Management (SCM) to lead end-to-end procurement and supply chain operations for its electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler businesses.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in automotive or electric vehicle component sourcing, strategic procurement, supplier development, cost optimization, inventory management, and supply chain risk mitigation. The role requires strong leadership, commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to ensure uninterrupted material availability while optimizing procurement costs and working capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end supply chain management and procurement operations for the company's electric two-wheeler and three-wheeler product portfolios.
• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with production requirements, new product launches, cost targets, and business objectives.
• Manage sourcing of automotive and EV components, including batteries, motors, controllers, chargers, electrical and electronic systems, chassis, plastics, and sheet-metal components.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels and working capital.
• Identify, evaluate, onboard, develop, and manage suppliers; lead commercial negotiations and supplier performance reviews.
• Drive cost-reduction initiatives through value engineering, localization, supplier consolidation, alternate sourcing, and commercial negotiations.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Business teams on product development, vendor finalization, and new product launches.
• Manage RFQs, price benchmarking, cost-breakdown analysis, contract negotiations, and purchase-order governance.
• Establish effective procurement controls, approval processes, and supplier performance dashboards.
• Monitor supplier performance across quality, cost, delivery, and development parameters, ensuring timely corrective actions.
• Identify supply chain risks, reduce supplier dependency, and implement mitigation and business-continuity plans.
• Optimize inventory, material planning, and logistics efficiency while reducing obsolete and slow-moving inventory.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing SCM team supporting both two-wheeler and three-wheeler operations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and applicable statutory requirements.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 15 years of progressive experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, or Strategic Sourcing.
• Mandatory recent sourcing experience in the two-wheeler or electric two-wheeler industry.
• Experience managing supply chain and procurement requirements for both 2W and 3W businesses will be preferred.
• Strong expertise in automotive/EV component sourcing, supplier development, and commercial negotiations.
• Proven experience in supplier localization, value engineering, cost reduction, and supply chain risk management.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP/SAP systems, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics.
• Willingness to work from and travel between Supa and Pune, as required.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strategic sourcing and procurement management
• Automotive and EV component sourcing
• Supplier development and relationship management
• Cost optimization and commercial negotiations
• Inventory control and material planning
• Supply chain risk management and localization
• ERP/SAP and advanced Excel
• Data analysis and cost-breakdown analysis
• Team leadership and stakeholder management
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Planning, execution, and decision-making
• Ownership, accountability, and results orientation

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability and production-line continuity
• Procurement cost savings and purchase-price variance
• Supplier quality and on-time delivery performance
• Inventory and working-capital optimization
• Localization and alternate-source development
• On-time sourcing for new product development
• Reduction in supply chain risks and supplier dependency
• Supplier performance and contractual compliance

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on SCM leader with extensive experience in automotive or EV manufacturing, a strong commercial mindset, proven supplier negotiation capabilities, and the ability to build an efficient, cost-effective, and reliable supply chain.