Job Description (JD) – AGM – BESS Supplier Component Development
Position
Designation: Assistant General Manager (AGM) – Supplier Component Development (SCD) – BESS
Department: Supply Chain / Supplier Quality & Development
Location: As per company requirement
Reporting To: VP Operation
Job Summary
The AGM – Supplier Component Development (SCD) will be responsible for developing, qualifying, and managing suppliers for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) components to ensure quality, cost competitiveness, timely delivery, and localization. The role focuses on supplier capability assessment, new supplier development, APQP, PPAP, process audits, cost reduction, and continuous supplier performance improvement while supporting new product development and production.
Key Responsibilities
Supplier Development
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers for BESS components.
- Develop a robust supplier base for electrical, mechanical, electronics, and fabricated components.
- Drive supplier localization initiatives to reduce cost and supply chain risks.
- Conduct supplier capability assessments and technical feasibility studies.
New Product Development Support
- Work closely with Design, R&D, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Quality teams during new product development.
- Ensure suppliers meet technical specifications, quality standards, and project timelines.
- Coordinate prototype development and validation.
APQP & PPAP
- Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
- Review and approve PPAP documentation.
- Ensure supplier process readiness before mass production.
- Monitor product and process validation activities.
Supplier Quality Assurance
- Conduct Process Audits and System Audits at supplier facilities.
- Implement Supplier Quality Improvement Plans.
- Drive Root Cause Analysis using:
- 8D
- 5 Why
- Fishbone Diagram
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- Monitor supplier PPM and quality KPIs.
Component Development
Develop and qualify suppliers for:
- Battery Packs
- Battery Modules
- Battery Cells
- BMS Components
- Power Conversion System (PCS) Components
- Sheet Metal Fabrication
- Busbars
- Copper & Aluminum Parts
- Wiring Harness
- Connectors
- Cooling System Components
- Plastic Injection Molded Parts
- Rubber Components
- Magnetics
- Fasteners
- EMS/PCB Assemblies
- Electrical Panels
- LV/HV Components
Supplier Performance Management
- Monitor supplier scorecards.
- Conduct periodic supplier reviews.
- Improve supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery), Quality, Cost, and Responsiveness.
- Develop supplier improvement roadmaps.
Cost Optimization
- Drive VA/VE initiatives.
- Identify alternate sources.
- Support annual cost reduction targets.
- Negotiate technical improvements with suppliers.
Project Management
- Track supplier development milestones.
- Ensure project timelines are achieved.
- Coordinate cross-functional reviews.
- Escalate critical supplier issues proactively.
Risk Management
- Develop dual sourcing strategies.
- Mitigate supply chain risks.
- Support business continuity planning.
- Monitor supplier financial and operational health.
Compliance
Ensure supplier compliance with:
- ISO 9001
- IATF 16949 (preferred)
- ISO 14001
- ISO 45001
- RoHS
- REACH
- BIS requirements
- Customer-specific standards
Required Qualifications
- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Production, Industrial Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA (Operations/Supply Chain) is preferred.
Experience
- 12–18 years of experience in Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, or Component Development.
- Minimum 5 years in the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), EV, Automotive, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment, or Renewable Energy industry.
- Experience in developing global and domestic suppliers.
Technical Skills
- Supplier Development
- Supplier Quality Assurance
- APQP
- PPAP
- DFMEA/PFMEA
- Control Plan
- MSA
- SPC
- Process Audits
- System Audits
- GD&T interpretation
- Engineering drawings
- Root Cause Analysis (8D, 5 Why)
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma methodologies
- VA/VE
- Cost Analysis
- Localization
- Vendor Capability Assessment
Software Knowledge
- SAP (MM/QM)
- ERP Systems
- Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
- Power BI (preferred)
- Minitab (preferred)
- MS Project
Key Competencies
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Technical Evaluation
- Negotiation Skills
- Leadership and Team Management
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication and Presentation Skills
- Risk Assessment
- Strategic Sourcing Support
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- New supplier development and qualification rate
- Supplier PPM reduction
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) improvement
- APQP and PPAP approval timelines
- Localization percentage achieved
- Cost reduction through VA/VE initiatives
- Supplier audit closure rate
- Supplier quality improvement metrics
- Project milestone adherence
- Reduction in supplier-related production disruptions
Preferred Industry Experience
- Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Electric Vehicles (EV)
- Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing
- Power Electronics
- Renewable Energy
- Automotive
- Industrial Automation
- Electrical Equipment Manufacturing
