Mahindra & Mahindra—Senior Manager - PSM

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Description: Responsibilities & Key Deliverables Strategic Vendor Development & Supplier Management - Lead the identification, evaluation, qualification, and development of domestic and global suppliers for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), including Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) Batteries, Hybrid/Bidirectional Inverters, UPS Systems, and battery raw materials. - Develop strategic supplier partnerships focused on long-term value creation, innovation, technology advancement, and business continuity. - - Drive supplier negotiations covering technical specifications, warranty terms, service level agreements (SLA), after-sales support, and long-term supply commitments. - Manage the complete supplier onboarding and development lifecycle, including RFQs, supplier evaluations, technical discussions, Proof of Concept (POC), audits, commercial negotiations, and lead-time optimization. Procurement & Supply Chain Management - Lead procurement planning and sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted material availability aligned with business forecasts and project requirements. - Drive inventory optimization strategies through demand planning, material requirement planning, and data-driven decision-making to maintain desired inventory levels while minimizing carrying costs. - Monitor procurement expenditures, budget adherence, and cost-saving initiatives to achieve annual productivity and profitability targets Technical Leadership – ESS/BESS Solutions - Use deep technical expertise in battery technologies, energy storage systems, power electronics, and associated components to evaluate products and suppliers. - Analyse emerging technologies, market developments, and industry trends within the ESS/BESS ecosystem to support strategic sourcing decisions. - Provide technical guidance during supplier selection, component qualification, product evaluation, and technology adoption initiatives. - Support product localization, value engineering, and technology enhancement programs to improve competitiveness and sustainability. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Business Partnership - Collaborate closely with Strategic Sourcing, Engineering, R&D, Projects, Sales, Finance, Quality, and Operations teams to align procurement objectives with business goals. - - Present and review key management information system (MIS) reports, including procurement dashboards, inventory analysis, supplier performance metrics, cost optimization initiatives, and delivery performance with senior leadership. - Drive transformation initiatives to position PSM as a strategic value-creation function contributing to organizational growth and profitability. People Leadership & Team Management Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Experience 12 to 20 Years Industry Preferred Automotive, BESS Qualifications Bcom, BSC, MBA General Requirements - Extensive experience in Supply Chain Management, Strategic Procurement, Material Planning, and Vendor Development across domestic and international markets. - Proven expertise in sourcing and procurement for Energy Storage Systems (ESS/BESS), Battery Technologies and Electrical Equipment. - Strong understanding of global supply markets, import procurement, logistics management, inventory control, and supplier performance optimization. - Demonstrated success in driving cost reductions, operational efficiencies, supplier excellence, and long-term business partnerships. - Recognized leader with a strong track record of building high-performing teams and transforming procurement functions into strategic value-creation organizations. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion