Sourcing Lead - eWaste Recycling

Job Title: Sourcing Lead (Recyclable E-Waste) - PCB Majorly

Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Head Supply Chain / Procurement Director

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Purchase Manager / Sourcing Lead responsible for sourcing, negotiating, and procuring recyclable e-waste raw materials i.e. Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The ideal candidate should have a solid background in procurement within the recycling, waste management or electronics industry, along with strong vendor management and strategic sourcing capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• To oversee the procurement process of raw material from different region of India for the recycling project. This includes developing and managing new vendors- scrap dealers, dismantlers, recyclers, and OEM, negotiating contracts, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement of goods and services.
• Staying abreast of market trends, optimizing procurement & hedging policies.
• Job involves continuous monitoring of sourcing opportunities available which meet our quality requirements, persuading suppliers to enter contracts, administration of contracts as per the best practices, creating good long-term relationship with suppliers, development of market intelligence and providing accurate and timely update to the risk management department.
• Creating domestic supply chain for sourcing PCB scrap which is currently controlled by unorganized sector.
• Support in exploring and implementing procurement technologies that can enhance efficiency, such as e- procurement systems, automation tools, data analytics platforms etc. Support in development of IT infrastructure taking cognizance of complex supply chain involved in the recycling business.
• Negotiate terms of contracts including pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain procurement records, agreements, and supplier performance evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and regulatory policies related to e-waste procurement and handling.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers and aggregators of recyclable e-waste (PCBs, electronic assemblies, etc.)
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to ensure timely availability of raw materials at competitive prices.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5 - 10 years of proven experience in raw material procurement, preferably in e-waste recycling, metal recovery, or electronic scrap sectors.
• Knowledge of PCB - Printed Circuit Board vendors.
• Strong knowledge of scrap procurement, vendor development, contract management, and negotiation techniques.
• Good understanding of metals markets (e.g., copper, gold, silver from electronics) is a plus.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Industries:

• E-Waste Recycling-PCB
• Electronic Components / Assemblies
• Non-Ferrous Metal Trading
• Renewable Energy / Battery Recycling

Interested candidates can share their profile on grouphr@axita.in or hr@axita.in. You can share cv over WhatsApp as well on 8177938584.