Senior Manager - PSM

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business]; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited [Automotive and Farm Equipment Business] seeks a seasoned procurement leader to drive strategic vendor development and supply chain management for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS). You will manage supplier selection, onboarding, negotiations, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure uninterrupted material availability and long-term value creation.

Ideal candidates bring 12–20 years of experience in supply chain, procurement, and vendor development with a strong

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in supply chain, procurement, planning and vendor development across domestic and international markets.
• Proven expertise in sourcing for energy storage systems (ESS/BESS) and related electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets, import procurement, logistics, inventory control and supplier performance optimisation.
• Track record of driving cost reductions, operational efficiencies, and long-term partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification, evaluation, qualification and development of domestic and global suppliers for ESS/BESS components.
• Drive supplier negotiations including technical specs, SLAs, warranty terms and long-term supply commitments.
• Oversee supplier onboarding lifecycle: RFQs, evaluations, POC, audits, and lead-time optimization.
• Plan procurement strategies to ensure material availability aligned with forecasts and project needs.
• Monitor expenditures, budgets, and cost-saving initiatives to meet productivity targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align procurement with business goals.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor development

Supplier negotiations

RFQ & onboarding

Data-driven decision making

Leadership & governance

Education

B.Com

B.S.C.

MBA

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities & Key Deliverables

Strategic Vendor Development & Supplier Management

• Lead the identification, evaluation, qualification, and development of domestic and global suppliers for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries, Hybrid/Bidirectional Inverters, UPS Systems, and battery raw materials.
• Develop strategic supplier partnerships focused on long-term value creation, innovation, technology advancement, and business continuity.
• Drive supplier negotiations covering technical specifications, warranty terms, service level agreements (SLA), after-sales support, and long-term supply commitments.
• Manage the complete supplier onboarding and development lifecycle, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical discussions, Proof of Concept (POC), audits, commercial negotiations, and lead-time optimization.

Procurement & Supply Chain Management

• Lead procurement planning and sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted material availability aligned with business forecasts and project requirements.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies through demand planning, material requirement planning, and data-driven decision-making to maintain desired inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs.
• Monitor procurement expenditures, budget adherence, and cost-saving initiatives to achieve annual productivity and profitability targets

Technical Leadership – ESS/BESS Solutions

• Use deep technical expertise in battery technologies, energy storage systems, power electronics, and associated components to evaluate products and suppliers.
• Analyse emerging technologies, market developments, and industry trends within the ESS/BESS ecosystem to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Provide technical guidance during supplier selection, component qualification, product evaluation, and technology adoption initiatives.
• Support product localization, value engineering, and technology enhancement programs to improve competitiveness and sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership

• Collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Projects, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Operations teams to align procurement objectives with business goals.
• Present and review key management information system (MIS) reports, including procurement dashboards, inventory analysis, supplier performance metrics, cost optimization initiatives, and delivery performance with senior leadership.
• Drive transformation initiatives to position PSM as a strategic value-creation function contributing to organizational growth and profitability.

People Leadership & Team Management

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Experience

12 to 20 Years

Industry Preferred

Automotive, BESS

Qualifications

Bcom, BSC, MBA

General Requirements

• Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Material Planning, and Vendor Development across domestic and international markets.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and procurement for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), Battery Technologies and Electrical Equipment.
• Strong understanding of global supply markets, import procurement, logistics management, inventory control, and supplier performance optimization.
• Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions, operational efficiencies, supplier excellence, and long-term business partnerships.
• Recognized leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and transforming procurement functions into strategic value-creation organizations.

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