JOB TITLE : Team Member - Vendor Development

Experience : 5 to 7 years

Location : Kolkata

JOb Description :

Must have :

Battery Chemical Sourcing knowledge mandatory.

Must be from technical background.

Basic level of education : Degree: B. Tech/M.Tech

Stream: Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Metallurgy/Electrochemistry/EV & Battery Technology

Experience 5-7 years

- Functional skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

- Ability to assess vendor manufacturing capabilities for chemical synthesis, purification, and packaging.

- Understanding of particle size distribution, purity specs, surface area (BET), and trace impurity levels.

- Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, TSCA, GHS/CLP, and DG shipping requirements.

- Strong cost analysis capability - evaluating supplier quotes vs. market benchmarks.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

OBJECTIVE (AREA) HOW (METHODS OF ACHIEVEMENT) MEASUREMENT (END RESULT)

Strategic Supplier Qualification & Compliance Conduct supplier assessments to ensure they can reliably produce high-quality Silicon, Aluminum and Carbon-based specialty chemicals. Verify that suppliers follow all required safety and environmental regulations such as REACH, RoHS, TSCA, and proper handling for hazardous materials. Review product quality documents (CoAs) to confirm that it meets required standards for purity, moisture content, and absence of harmful impurities NDA, supplier agreement review, risk clause confirmation % of suppliers approved after qualification % of materials received with complete documentation Number of non-compliance issues identified

Process Stability & Quality Assurance Ensure consistent quality of key raw materials across different batches Monitor the performance and reliability of materials used in production Check packaging and storage conditions to prevent moisture damage or dust contamination during transport % of suppliers approved after qualification % of materials received with complete documentation Number of non-compliance issues identified

Risk Mitigation & Supply Reliability Develop a diversified and qualified vendor base for critical materials to reduce supply chain and geopolitical risks Evaluate logistics partners for their capability to handle hazardous chemicals safely and on time Number of qualified vendors per material % of on-time deliveries Vendor performance ratings

Technical Collaboration & Capability Building Partner with R&D to evaluate and integrate new material grades based on performance in battery applications (e.g., SEI formation, electrolyte compatibility) Support vendors through training on advanced handling practices, regulatory updates, and encourage ISO 45001 / 14001 adoption Number of successful product trials with vendors Number of vendor training sessions conducted % of key vendors certified under quality/safety standards

ORGANIZATION CHART:

Designation of immediate superior to whom position will report Senior Manager - Energy Systems and Chief Manager - Raw Material Procurement

Role designation Vendor Development Manager

WORK RELATIONSHIPS- INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CONTACTS:

Contact point (Department/location/ Organization/institute) Designation of person contact Purpose of contact

Internal Manufacturing/QA / Procurement R&D SHE Legal Finance All concerned persons and departments Optimize inventory levels and material flow. Incoming raw material testing coordination Raw material quality checks and supplier quality audits Vendor support during scale-up trials or batch production Development of Alternate Sources of Raw Material & coordination with R&D for necessary testing support. Material validation, testing protocols, sample approvals Chemical handling compliance, MSDS validation, audits NDA, supplier agreement review, risk clause confirmation Payments to vendors and establishing LC.

- External Key suppliers and stakeholders Transportation, Regulatory Authorities Leadership and other concerned persons Vendor audit & process capability evaluation Technical testing & material validation Cost negotiation & sample approval Packaging consultation for moisture-sensitive materials Vendor support during scale-up trials or batch production Hazardous goods transportation. 

- Transport arrangement, packaging specs, shipment tracking Regulatory approvals for chemical storage and transport

MINIMUM necessary for effective performance in this job

Basic level of education (Diploma/Graduate/B.Tech/BE/ME) Degree: B. Tech/M.Tech

Stream : Chemical Engineering/Materials Science/Metallurgy/Electrochemistry/EV & Battery Technology

Certifications N/A

Experience (No. Of Years) 5-10 years

Functional skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point Ability to assess vendor manufacturing capabilities for chemical synthesis, purification, and packaging. Understanding of particle size distribution, purity specs, surface area (BET), and trace impurity levels. Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, TSCA, GHS/CLP, and DG shipping requirements. Strong cost analysis capability - evaluating supplier quotes vs. market benchmarks. Skilled in price negotiations while ensuring adherence to technical specifications.