Supplier Manager- Factory, Capex & Logistics
Ather Energy · Posted Sep 29
Electric scooters, battery packs, connected software, and charging infrastructure services
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About the role
The Indirect Sourcing team at Ather Energy manages capital expenditure (Capex), operational expenditure (Opex), and logistics sourcing that powers the company's manufacturing facilities, focused on cost optimization, supplier partnerships, and operational readiness. This role is for a Supplier Manager - Factory, Capex and Logistics who will own critical indirect procurement categories, drive supplier performance, and lead sourcing strategies at the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (AURIC) manufacturing plant. The position works with cross-functional stakeholders and headquarters to ensure supply chain support, cost optimization, and operational efficiency for Ather's intelligent scooter manufacturing and product scaling.
What you will do
- Design and execute comprehensive supplier management and engagement initiatives aligned with organization objectives.
- Ensure smooth and efficient supply chain operations for indirect categories (CAPEX, OPEX, and Consumables) at the factory, in line with supply chain policies.
- Collaborate with headquarters and cross-functional teams for strategic sourcing, supplier performance reviews, and project implementation.
- Manage and mentor a team of supply chain professionals at the factory, driving a collaborative and performance-oriented environment.
- Review and negotiate technical and commercial documents, contracts, agreements, and NDAs related to factory requirements.
- Conduct regular supplier business reviews (including Quarterly Business Reviews) and co-create action-oriented development plans.
- Segment suppliers by strategic importance to design customized engagement and performance improvement programs.
- Proactively identify supply chain risks, establish robust mitigation plans, and manage key program parameters: cost, quality, and timelines.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering OR an MBA in Supply Chain Management from a recognized institution.
- 7 to 10 years of functional experience in handling indirect procurement, specifically managing CAPEX, OPEX, and consumables.
- Prior experience in automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing industries is preferred.
- Strong expertise in zero-based costing, value chain mapping, and commercial negotiations (including contract structures and INCOTERMS).
- Strategic Sourcing & RFQ Management: Proven capability in crafting robust Request for Proposal (RFP/RFQ) packages, mapping supplier landscapes, performing technical-commercial alignments, and executing structured commercial negotiations using first-principle costing.
- Supplier Performance Management: Expertise in designing supplier engagement programs, conducting formal performance reviews (QBRs), and building supplier capability to ensure alignment with organizational quality, cost, and timeline goals.
- Indirect Category & Contract Management: High proficiency in managing complex indirect spend categories (Capex, Opex, and consumables) along with the drafting, reviewing, and negotiation of legally binding commercial agreements, contracts, and NDAs.
- Project & Risk Management: Ability to lead cross-functional sourcing projects, monitoring key program milestones, anticipating supply chain risks early, and executing robust mitigation plans to maintain operational continuity.
Preferred qualifications
- Supply Chain Digitalization & Systems: Hands-on experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) platforms (such as SAP or Oracle) and business intelligence tools to perform spend analysis and drive data-backed decision-making.
- Value Chain Mapping & Zero-Based Costing: Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex manufacturing processes or service delivery models to perform zero-based costing and identify margin optimization opportunities.
- Logistics & INCOTERMS Expertise: Sound understanding of international and domestic logistics frameworks, transportation modes, and regulatory compliance requirements for moving large capital equipment.
- Cross-functional Orchestration: Ability to influence, persuade, and align diverse internal stakeholders (Engineering, Finance, Legal, and Plant Operations) to drive unified supply chain strategies.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Ather Energy
Ather Energy is an Indian electric vehicle manufacturer specializing in the design, development, and production of smart electric scooters, battery packs, and charging infrastructure. Operating on a vertically integrated, software-defined business model, the company delivers connected urban mobility solutions across India. Key offerings include the popular Ather 450 series and the family-focused Ather Rizta.
- Industry
- Automotive
- Company size
- 1982 employees
- Founded
- 2013-10-21
- Location
- Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Funding
Public Company · $635M raised
- 2026-07-21Post IPO$135M
- 2022-09-01Series E$128M
- 2021-05-01Series D$35M
Leadership
Co-Founder & CEO
Co-Founder & CTO
Recent coverage
StartupLanes
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AutoPunditz
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Sahi Markets
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