Pratik Raut

Supply Chain & Procurement Professional with 4.5+ years of experience in EV Battery Manufacturing, Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and BESS domain. Expertise in strategic sourcing, vendor development, international procurement and cost optimization. Proven experience in lithium-ion battery components sourcing, import procurement from China, landed cost analysis and ERP-based procurement operations.

Skilled in managing end-to-end procurement lifecycle including RFQ, commercial negotiation, PO management and supplier performance evaluation.

Sr. Purchase Executive at Grace Renewable Energy Ltd (2026-02 – Present)

BESS / EV battery

• Managing procurement for EV Battery, ESS and BESS systems including electrical and mechanical components.
• Handling international sourcing of battery cells and BESS components from China suppliers.
• Managing import documentation including BOE filing, customs clearance and logistics coordination.
• Preparing landed cost calculations including freight, insurance, customs duty and GST.
• Procurement of BMS, connectors, busbars, battery enclosures, PCS, EMS and containerized BESS components.
• Vendor development and commercial negotiations with domestic and global suppliers.
• Preparing RFQs, techno-commercial comparisons and purchase order finalization.
• Coordinating with engineering, production and quality teams for BOM-based procurement.
• Monitoring inventory levels and implementing min-max planning to avoid production shortages.
• Tracking procurement KPIs related to cost, delivery and vendor performance.

Senior Executive – SCM at Taural India Pvt Ltd (2025-12 – 2026-02)

Leading SCM & Stores operations with 8 executives reporting directly.

• Planning and executing procurement based on PRs, CAPEX indents and production requirements.
• End-to-end sourcing of raw materials, consumables, hardware, engineering spares, tools.
• Vendor development for new items & alternate sourcing to improve cost and continuity.
• Preparing RFQs, cost estimates, commercial comparisons, price negotiations & PO finalisation.
• Driving cost control through budget-based procurement and spend analysis.
• Conducting vendor performance evaluation & rating on cost, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Coordinating with Stores, QA & Engineering for GRN, material clearance, drawings & technical clarifications.
• Handling domestic & import procurement and global vendor coordination.
• Inventory control to maintain optimum min-max stock levels.
• Preparing procurement performance MIS on Cost, Quality & Delivery metrics.

Purchase Executive – EV / Energy Storage Domain at Epitome Sustainable Energy Pvt Ltd (2023-06 – 2025-11)

Lithium-Ion Battery Manufacturer

• Managed procurement for lithium-ion battery pack manufacturing with domestic and international sourcing.
• Developed and managed vendors for lithium-ion cells, BMS, wiring harnesses, connectors, and mechanical components.
• Executed monthly audits of open purchase orders (POs) to ensure data accuracy, compliance, and closure.
• Handled procurement of stationery, housekeeping and other indirect materials.
• Managed sourcing and procurement of lithium-ion battery cells and EV components.
• Coordinated import purchases, customs clearance, BOE, Import checklist and related documentation.
• Achieved cost reduction through strategic negotiation and supplier consolidation.
• Maintained inventory control, min-max planning, and material availability for production continuity.

Junior Purchase Engineer at K-PRI Industries (2021-08 – 2023-05)

Electronics Component Manufacturer

• Assisted in RFQ processing, price comparison, PO creation, and material tracking.
• Coordinated with production and stores for timely material availability.
• Strategic sourcing and vendor development
• Supplier evaluation and performance management.

B.E. in Mechanical Engineering – Sanjivani College of engineering, Kopargaon (2015 – 2021)