Job Description

Experience 5 - 7 years

Must Have:

Battery Chemical Sourcing knowledge (mandatory). Technical background: B.Tech / M.Tech. Relevant streams: Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgy, Electrochemistry, EV & Battery Technology.

Functional Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to assess vendor manufacturing capabilities for chemical synthesis, purification, and packaging. Understanding of particle size distribution, purity specifications, surface area (BET), and trace impurity levels. Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, TSCA, GHS/CLP, and DG shipping requirements. Strong cost analysis capability and experience in price negotiations while ensuring adherence to technical specifications.

Role Responsibilities:

Lead supplier qualification for Silicon, Aluminium and Carbon-based specialty chemicals. Conduct supplier assessments and audits to verify manufacturing capabilities and compliance with quality and safety standards. Review Certificates of Analysis (CoAs) and other quality documents to confirm purity, moisture content, and absence of harmful impurities. Ensure suppliers adhere to regulatory and environmental requirements (REACH, RoHS, TSCA) and proper hazardous material handling. Negotiate supplier contracts, NDAs, and risk clauses; perform cost benchmarking and commercial evaluations. Collaborate with R&D to evaluate and integrate new material grades based on battery application performance (e.g., SEI formation, electrolyte compatibility). Support vendors with training on advanced handling practices, regulatory updates, and encourage certification adoption (ISO 45001 / 14001). Monitor packaging and storage conditions to prevent moisture or dust contamination during transport. Develop and maintain a diversified, qualified vendor base to mitigate supply chain and geopolitical risks.

Key Result Areas (KRAs) & KPIs:

Supplier Qualification & Compliance + Supplier approval rate after qualification
+ % of materials received with complete documentation
+ Number of non-compliance issues identified
Process Stability & Quality Assurance + Consistency of material quality across batches
+ Reduction in material-related production issues
+ Packaging & storage compliance
Risk Mitigation & Supply Reliability + Number of qualified vendors per material
+ % of on-time deliveries
+ Vendor performance ratings
Technical Collaboration & Capability Building + Number of successful product trials with vendors
+ Number of vendor training sessions conducted
+ % of key vendors certified under quality/safety standards