Supplier Manager - Factory, Capex and Logistics

About the job

Role: Supplier Manager - Factory, Capex and Logistics About the Team and the Role: The Indirect Sourcing, Supply Chain team at Ather is responsible for managing supplier initiatives and ensuring smooth supply chain operations at the factory in alignment with organizational strategy. Responsibilities: • Design and execute supplier management initiatives aligned with organizational priorities and objectives. • Oversee smooth factory supply chain operations adhering to overall Supply Chain policies and strategy. • Manage indirect commodities including professional services, logistics, warehousing, import/export, and business services. • Coordinate with stakeholders and HQ for strategic sourcing, supplier performance reviews, and project implementations. • Lead, coach, and motivate a team of supply chain professionals at the factory. • Review technical and commercial documents, including contracts, GPAs, and NDAs related to the factory. • Conduct Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) and design actionable improvement plans with suppliers. • Monitor supplier performance, identify risks proactively, and ensure timely supply fulfillment and quality. • Develop and execute sourcing strategies for factory requirements. • Lead the commodity by collaborating with Engineering to define technical specifications and conducting "Should-Cost" modeling. • Identify and onboard new suppliers to mitigate single-source risks in the local and regional market. • Manage a diverse portfolio of indirect vendors, conducting regular Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) to track performance. • Act as the primary escalation point for the factory when vendors fail to meet Service Level Agreements (SLAs). • Drive supplier innovation, encouraging vendors to propose solutions that reduce factory energy consumption or maintenance frequency. • Partner closely with user teams to forecast demand and prevent "stock-out" situations for critical spare parts. • Work with Finance to manage the factory’s indirect budget, ensuring compliance and tracking realized cost savings. • Negotiate Master Service Agreements (MSAs) and Statements of Work (SOWs), focusing on indemnity, warranty, and lead-time penalties. • Ensure all indirect suppliers comply with site-specific Safety, Health, and Environment (EHS) standards.

Requirements

• Indirect commodities procurement
• Supplier performance management
• Strategic sourcing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering or an MBA in Supply Chain Management
• 8-10 years of relevant functional experience

Preferred Technologies

• Indirect commodities procurement
• Supplier performance management
• Strategic sourcing

About the company

Ather Energy is a pioneering startup focused on electric scooters and sustainable mobility solutions in India. They are committed to reshaping urban transportation with innovative technology and an extensive charging infrastructure, enhancing vehicle performance while promoting energy efficiency.