Assistant Manager - Cell Mechanical Components Procurement (Direct Procurement)

Job Description: Assistant Manager - Cell Mechanical Components Procurement (Direct Procurement)

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements

Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progres

s.
We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D Innovation Hubs in India and the

UK.
Role Overv

iew:The role is responsible for end‑to‑end sourcing, supplier development, and commercial manage ment of cell mechanical compon ents including Aluminium Cans, Positive & Negative Caps, Sealing N ails, and allied parts used in lithium‑ion battery ce

lls.This position plays a critical role in ensuring cost competitiveness, quality, supply assurance, and risk mitiga tion for high‑volume battery cell programs. The role will closely work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, finance, and global supplier part n

ers.
Key Responsibili

ties:Strategic & Agile Sou

• rcingOwn strategic sourcing and category manag ement for cell mechanical components (Al Can, Caps & Sealing syst
• ems).Develop and execute Agile Sourcing strat egies including multi‑supplier, China+1, localization, and risk‑balanced sourcing mo
• dels.Drive cost benchmarking, cost transparency, and should‑cost m odels (RM, processing, yield, capex amortizat
• ion).Track and respond proactively to aluminium price indices, supply‑demand trends, and capacity r

isks.Supplier Management & Develo

• pmentIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and develop global and local supp liers for mechanical cell compon
• ents.Lead RFQ/RFP proc esses, supplier negotiations, and long‑term pricing agreem
• ents.Drive supplier technical alig nment on deep‑drawing, tolerances, surface finish, sealing integrity, and productivity improve
• ment.Ensure capacity planning, volume ramp‑up read iness, and SOP sup

port.Commercial & Contract Manag

• ementLead commercial negotia tions including price, payment terms, tooling, liability, warranty, and escalation mechan
• isms.Finalize and manage commercial contracts, pricing agreements, NDAs, and supply fr
• ames.Support business case develo pment, including NPV justification for tooling, localization, and alternate sour

cing.Cross‑Functional Collabor

• ationWork closely with R&D / Engine ering on design‑for‑manufacturability, standardization, and VA/VE initiat
• ives.Partner with Supplier Quality & Manufact uring for PPAP, quality performance, yield improvement, and issue resolu
• tion.Collaborate with Fi nance for cost validation, budgeting, and savings trac

king.Risk, Compliance & Gover

• nanceProactively manage supply chain risks including single‑source dependency, geopolitical exposure, and logistics
• risk.Ensure compliance with ESG, RoHS, sustainability, and responsible sourcing require m
• ents.Support internal governance, approvals, and senior management reviews with clear data‑backed insi

ghts.
Key Skills & Compet

• enciesStrong negotiation and commercial
• acumenExcellent communication and stakeholder mana gement skills (internal & ext
• ernal)High level of analytical capa bility – cost breakdowns, market intelligence, scenario an
• alysisStructured thinking with ability to operate in fast‑paced, ambiguous enviro
• nmentsExperience in Agile sourcing, cost transformation, and supplier risk miti
• gationAbility to influence senior stakeholders and suppliers without aut

hority
Experience & Qualifi

• cations5+ years of exp erience in procurement / strategic sourcing of mechanical or metal com
• ponentsStrong exposure to aluminium‑based com ponents, deep‑drawn parts, precision mechanicals pr
• eferredPrior experience in automotive, EV, battery, electronics, or high‑volume manufa cturing environment is highly de
• sirableHands‑on experience managing global su ppliers (China, India,
• Korea)Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain Man agement; advanced qualifications pr

eferred
Success Measure

• s (KPIs)Cost competitiveness vs global be
• nchmarksSupplier performance (quality, delivery, capacity re
• adiness)Risk mitigation and alternate sourcing r
• eadinessLocalization progress and cost r
• eductionStakeholder satisfaction and project