Vendor Development

ROLE TITLE/ DESIGNATION Team Member – Vendor Development

LOCATION Head Office (Kolkata)

ROLE PURPOSE:

KEY RESULT AREAS:

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

MINIMUM necessary for effective performance in this job

Basic level of education (Diploma/Graduate/ Degree: B. 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.

Required Skills:

Vendor Development EV Battery Materials chemical industry