Purchase Manager

Assistant Manager Procurement

Industry: Renewable Energy / EV / Solar

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.