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 management of cell mechanical components including Aluminium Cans, Positive & Negative Caps, Sealing Nails, 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 mitigation for high‑volume battery cell programs. The role will closely work with engineering, quality, manufacturing, finance, and global supplier partn

ers.
Key Responsibili

ties:Strategic & Agile Sou

• rcingOwn strategic sourcing and category management for cell mechanical components (Al Can, Caps & Sealing syst
• ems).Develop and execute Agile Sourcing strategies including multi‑supplier, China+1, localization, and risk‑balanced sourcing mo
• dels.Drive cost benchmarking, cost transparency, and should‑cost models (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 suppliers for mechanical cell compon
• ents.Lead RFQ/RFP processes, supplier negotiations, and long‑term pricing agreem
• ents.Drive supplier technical alignment on deep‑drawing, tolerances, surface finish, sealing integrity, and productivity improve
• ment.Ensure capacity planning, volume ramp‑up readiness, and SOP sup

port.Commercial & Contract Manag

• ementLead commercial negotiations 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 development, including NPV justification for tooling, localization, and alternate sour

cing.Cross‑Functional Collabor

• ationWork closely with R&D / Engineering on design‑for‑manufacturability, standardization, and VA/VE initiat
• ives.Partner with Supplier Quality & Manufacturing for PPAP, quality performance, yield improvement, and issue resolu
• tion.Collaborate with Finance 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 requirem
• 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 management skills (internal & ext
• ernal)High level of analytical capability – 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 experience in procurement / strategic sourcing of mechanical or metal com
• ponentsStrong exposure to aluminium‑based components, deep‑drawn parts, precision mechanicals pr
• eferredPrior experience in automotive, EV, battery, electronics, or high‑volume manufacturing environment is highly de
• sirableHands‑on experience managing global suppliers (China, India,
• Korea)Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering / Supply Chain Management; 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