Assistant Manager – Procurement
Industry: Renewable Energy / EV
Experience: 5–8 Years
Location: Safiabad ( Sonipat, Haryana)
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Employment Type: Full-Time Job Summary
We are looking for a strong Assistant Manager – Procurement with hands-on experience in Inverters, EV Chargers, Power Electronics, or related electrical/electronic products. The candidate will be responsible for sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, purchase planning, and ensuring timely availability of critical components.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end procurement of electrical, electronic and mechanical components for Inverter and EV Charger products. ·
Identify, evaluate and develop reliable OEMs, manufacturers and suppliers. ·
Handle procurement of components such as PCB/PCBA, IGBT/MOSFET, capacitors, connectors, relays, contactors, cables, SMPS, enclosures, cooling systems and other electrical components. ·
Source components for EV AC/DC Chargers, Inverters, Power Conversion Systems and related products. · Negotiate price, payment terms, MOQ, lead time, quality and delivery schedules with vendors. ·
Develop alternate sources to ensure cost competitiveness and supply continuity. ·
Prepare and release RFQs, comparative statements, purchase orders and procurement documentation. · Coordinate with R&D, Production, Quality, Stores, Finance and Planning teams for material requirements. ·
Monitor supplier performance, delivery schedules and material availability. ·
Resolve issues related to quality, delayed deliveries, shortages and commercial discrepancies. ·
Maintain procurement MIS, vendor database and cost records. ·
Support cost reduction, localization and value-engineering initiatives. ·
Ensure procurement is aligned with approved specifications, quality standards and business requirements.
Required Skills & Experience ·
5–8 years of procurement experience, preferably in Inverter / EV Charger / Power Electronics / Electrical & Electronics manufacturing. ·
Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic components and their applications. ·
Experience in vendor development, sourcing and commercial negotiations. ·
Good understanding of BOM, RFQ, PO, lead time, MOQ and supplier evaluation. ·
Strong negotiation, analytical and stakeholder-management skills. ·
Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/SAP procurement processes. ·
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Preferred Candidate Profile
Candidates from the following industries are strongly preferred: ·
Inverter / UPS / Solar ·
EV Chargers / EV Components ·
Power Electronics ·
Battery / BESS ·
Electrical & Electronics Manufacturing ·
Renewable Energy Equipment
Key Requirement: Candidates with hands-on procurement experience specifically in Inverter or EV Charging products will be given preference.