Role & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

- Lead and manage overall Purchasing & Supply Chain function including Commodity Purchasing, NPD Purchasing, Plant Purchasing, Indirect Purchase - Logistics.

- Develop, implement, and revisit long-term Supplier Strategy Partnership as part of effective Supplier Management Process aligned with business growth plans and technology roadmap.

- Drive and create cost saving opportunities to constantly improve Material cost and meet Cost Saving KPIs.

- Drive and bring team synergies to support day to day Multi Locational Plant Operations by simplifying Supply Chain, Localization Strategy, de-risking strategy and ensure supply continuity for Plants.

Strategic Policies & Governance:

Develop and implement strategic policies for:

1. Ensure implementation of Frame contracts with suppliers/ long term strategic partners to de-risk the business risk coming from inbound supply chain.

2. Strategic sourcing, long term strategic Supply and Pricing Contracts - cost management, Inventory management - optimization, Vendor rationalization, Supply chain management - logistics.

- Ensure optimum cost, desired quality, and on-time delivery to plants.

Vendor Evaluation & Development:

Establish structured vendor evaluation framework covering:

1. Technology capability, Capacity, Financial strength, Quality systems, Delivery performance.

2. Reduce development lead time and supply cycle time.

Vendor Optimization & Localization:

- Identify and develop alternate suppliers for critical and imported materials.

- Drive localization initiatives for cost reduction and supply chain resilience.

- Optimize MOQ, lead time, and contractual terms.

Supplier Development & Strategic Partnerships:

- Build long-term relationships with strategic domestic and global suppliers.

- Drive: Supplier innovation programs, Cost reduction initiatives, Technology collaboration, Supplier audits - improvement plans and Training - capability building.

Cross Functional Collaboration (CFT):

- Collaborate with: Engineering, NPD, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance and Program Management.

- Ensure timely and competitive - optimized BOM costing to support BD acquiring new business.

- Drive material readiness for new product launches.

Commodity Management:

Strong experience in procurement of Electronics, Mechanical, and Electro-Mechanical commodities, including:

1. Good network among top global semiconductor suppliers, distribution network - Electrotechnics commodities to guide teams and deploy effective supplier strategies.

Electronics Commodities:

- Semiconductors, Capacitors / Resistors, Electronic Child Parts, Active - Passive Components.

Mechanical Commodities:

- Sheet Metal, Die Casting, Machined / Turned Parts, Plastics - Moulded Components, Rubber Components, Proprietary Parts, Consumables.

Electro-Mechanical Commodities:

- PCB/ PCBAs, Sensors, Switches, Connectors, Wire Harness, Displays, Integrated Modules, Mechatronic assemblies.