Deputy Purchase Manager, Noida Sector 83

You are an experienced Deputy Purchase Manager responsible for managing procurement activities related to lithium-ion battery production. Your primary focus will be on sourcing materials both domestically and internationally, ensuring strategic sourcing, cost negotiation, vendor development, and timely coordination with production and R&D teams. Your key responsibilities will include planning and managing the purchase of materials according to production and R&D requirements, identifying and onboarding new vendors both in India and overseas, negotiating prices for cost-effective procurement, tracking orders and ensuring timely delivery, conducting market research and cost analysis, coordinating with warehouse/logistics for quality checks, maintaining procurement documentation, and being audit-ready. You will also be expected to report regularly to management, manage purchase budgets, and have a strong understanding of the lithium-ion battery industry. Proficiency in supply chain and procurement processes, Excel, and purchasing tools is essential, along with excellent negotiation, communication, and vendor management skills. A Bachelor's degree is required, while an MBA/PGDM is preferred. Your skills should include expertise in supply chain management, procurement, sheet metal parts, market research, negotiation, vendor management, cost analysis, purchasing tools, supply chain procedures, and familiarity with lithium-ion battery technology and inventories.,