Head of Procurement

Overview of The Role:Greaves Electric Mobility is at the forefront of India's rapidly evolving electric mobility landscape, driving innovation across electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and last-mile mobility solutions.As the Head of Procurement & Sourcing, you will architect and lead a future-ready, resilient, and cost-competitive supply ecosystem, ensuring seamless support for aggressive growth, product innovation, and localization goals.This is a mission-critical leadership role with end-to-end ownership of sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships, cost leadership, and supply risk management.

Strategic Procurement LeadershipDefine and execute a long-term procurement & sourcing strategy aligned with business growth, product roadmap, and localization targets Build a best-in-class sourcing organization capable of scaling with evolving EV demand Drive should-costing, value engineering, and total cost of ownership (TCO) frameworksSupplier Ecosystem DevelopmentIdentify, onboard, and develop strategic supplier partnerships across EV-critical components: Batteries (Cell, BMS) Powertrain (Motor, Controller) Electronics & Semiconductors Chassis & Mechanical systems Strengthen dual sourcing and supplier diversification to de-risk supply chains Lead global sourcing initiatives where requiredCost Optimization & Value EngineeringDeliver sustained cost reduction targets through: Negotiation excellence Design-to-cost and localization programs Volume leverage and contract optimization Collaborate with engineering teams on early supplier involvement (ESI)Supply Chain Risk & Continuity ManagementBuild robust mechanisms for: Supplier risk assessment Supply continuity planning Inventory optimization Proactively mitigate risks related to: Commodity volatility Geopolitical dependencies EV-specific supply constraints (cells, chips)Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with:R&D / Product EngineeringManufacturing & OperationsQuality & Supplier DevelopmentFinanceEnsure procurement is embedded early in product lifecycle decisionsGovernance & ComplianceEstablish strong procurement governance frameworks, policies, and controlsEnsure adherence to:Quality standardsESG and sustainability goalsEthical sourcing practicesTeam Leadership & Capability BuildingBuild and lead a high-performance procurement organization Drive capability in: Strategic sourcing Contracting Supplier relationship management Foster a data-driven and performance-oriented culture

Experience15-20+ years in procurement/sourcing within: Automotive / EV / Auto Components / Manufacturing Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement transformations Deep exposure to EV ecosystem sourcing (battery, electronics, powertrain preferred)

CapabilitiesStrong expertise in: Strategic sourcing & supplier negotiations Cost engineering & TCO frameworks Global sourcing and vendor development High commercial acumen with analytical rigor Ability to operate in a fast-scaling, ambiguity-heavy environment

Leadership TraitsStrategic thinker with execution depth Influential stakeholder manager Strong bias for action and ownership Ability to build and scale teams