Head - Supply Chain Management - Building Materials

Position:

Head-Supply Chain Management

Role:

- The incumbent will be responsible for overseeing the entire supply chain operations and deliver on SCM metrics

- This role will be responsible for handling the planning, procurement and logistics for manufacturing and commercial operations

- The incumbent will also be responsible to lead cost saving efforts across organization by facilitating identification of cost saving opportunities

- SCM Head will also guide the implementation of process improvement initiatives within various departments of SCM

- Maximizing efficiency and cost optimization in the supply chain, and improving accuracy and results through collaborative approach with vendors/suppliers

- Managing and optimizing/minimizing transportation and other direct / indirect (or hidden) costs in the supply chain

- Developing positive, long term and strong relationships with vendors/suppliers

- Effective negotiation with vendors and partners on purchase agreements and vendor contracts to ensure procurement happens within the approved budget focusing on quality, delivery, cost containment and process improvement

- Actively engage with key internal stakeholders in the strategic planning process to establish critical near-term and long-term objectives for the SCM function

- Ensuring strict compliance with regulations, and group standards

Requirements:

- MBA with 16-22 years of experience, preferably in Supply Chain Management in the Building Materials Industry

- Should have experience in heading the SCM function, and handling end-to-end Supply Chain

- Should have very strong negotiation skills

- Good team management skills

- Good communication skills and stakeholder management skills

Location: Mumbai

This position is for a Client of Vertex Corporate Services which is a Leading Building Materials Company