Associate Manager- Indirect Purchase

About Simpleenergy

Simpleenergy specializes in the manufacture of smart electric two-wheelers. We are a team of 300+ engineers coming together to make smart, supercharging, and affordable two-wheelers. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Bangalore, India.

Our mission is to build the future of mobility that is electric and connected. We at Simple energy are working towards accelerating by making them more accessible, affordable, secure and comfortable and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Job description: Indirect purchase

Location: Bangalore

About The Gig

The Indirect Purchase is responsible for end-to-end procurement of CAPEX items, including machinery, manufacturing equipment, tools, dies, testing equipment, automation systems, facility/utility equipment, and major engineering services. The role drives strategic sourcing, vendor development, technical-commercial evaluations, contract finalization, and ensures timely installation/commissioning of capital assets within budget.

What You'll Do

• CAPEX Planning & Sourcing
• Manage the full lifecycle of CAPEX procurement: requirement gathering, RFQ, negotiation, vendor selection, PO release, delivery, and installation support.
• Prepare cost estimates and support annual CAPEX budgeting.
• Conduct technical-commercial comparisons in coordination with engineering, projects, and operations teams.
• Identify and evaluate global and domestic equipment suppliers and technology partners.
• Vendor Management & Development
• Develop and maintain a strong supplier base for machinery, tooling, and engineering services.
• Conduct vendor capability assessments, factory audits, and technical evaluations.
• Maintain strategic relationships to support long-term partnerships and service continuity.
• Negotiation & Contract Management
• Lead negotiations on pricing, warranty, payment terms, delivery schedules, and after-sales service.
• Finalize and manage contracts, including AMC, SLA, warranty agreements, and long-term service contracts.
• Ensure risk mitigation through clear contractual clauses and legal compliance.
• Project Coordination (Installation & Commissioning)
• Collaborate with project, plant engineering, safety, and operations teams for equipment installation and commissioning.
• Track project timelines, expedite deliveries, and resolve issues with vendors.
• Ensure documentation for calibration, quality checks, performance tests, and safety certifications.
• Cost Optimization & Compliance
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through benchmarking, multi-vendor sourcing, and technology alternatives.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, approval matrix, audit requirements, and CAPEX governance.
• Maintain accurate records for capital asset procurement and support finance in capitalization.
• Team Leadership (Optional based on seniority)
• Lead a small team handling capital procurement.
• Train team members in technical evaluation, negotiation, and vendor management.
  
  

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial Engineering (preferred).
• MBA in Operations/Supply Chain is an added advantage.
• 4-10 years of experience in CAPEX procurement in manufacturing/automotive/EV/heavy engineering environments.
• Strong experience in machinery, tooling, automation, and plant equipment procurement.
• Cost savings vs. CAPEX budget.
• On-time equipment delivery & installation.
• Vendor performance & service uptime.
• Compliance to procurement and audit requirements.
• Project closure documentation & asset capitalization accuracy.
  
  

Skills: capital,indirect purchasing,capex,capital purchases