Head - Supply Chain Management - Textile/Polymer Processing

Description:

About the Company:

Our client with state of the art and contemporary manufacturing facilities has set up India's largest and completely integrated pre-formed waterproofing membrane manufacturing facility and manufactures PVC, TPO, TPE, HDPE. Company has attained leadership position in field of tunnel waterproofing within a short span of time and engaged in multiple tunnels projects across India.

Roles & Responsibilities:

- Lead the end-to-end Supply Chain Management function for the group across all the factories, operating from the Delhi NCR head office.

- Drive effective operations with a team of 8-9 members, ensuring strong delegation to focus on strategic priorities.

- Overhaul existing systems, processes, and team structures wherever required to strengthen SCM efficiency.

- Negotiate discounts and drive aggressive price reduction initiatives.

- Lead spot-buying negotiations for polymers, PVC, and base chemicals/alcohols.

- Develop and onboard new vendors, including driving direct imports to diversify and strengthen the vendor portfolio.

- Create and implement an effective S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) forecast system for raw material ordering.

- Ensure effective use of Advance Licenses for cost and process optimization.

- Drive a KPI-based approach across all SCM functions.

- Act as a hands-on leader capable of driving change and aligning teams toward performance-driven outcomes.

- Target and achieve 8-10% annual price reduction.

- Leverage market and import data to benchmark competitor pricing and secure better rates.

- Collaborate with industry players to consolidate buying power and negotiate advantageous pricing for the group.

- Shift all buying processes to a pricing indexbased model linked to mother raw material pricing.

Skills & Qualification:

- Experience in Textile or Polymer Processing industries, with strong alignment to systems and processes followed in the auto sector.

- Prior experience working in a promoter-driven organization.

- Strong exposure to international sourcing and global vendor development.

- Proven ability to manage contractual negotiations with large suppliers such as Exxon.

- High attention to detail with a strong commercial and analytical mindset.

- Hands-on experience dealing with volatile raw materials like polymers.

- Proficiency in ERP systems with exposure to Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory management.

- CAPEX exposure is preferred but not mandatory.

- No logistics expertise required, as logistics is independently managed.

What's on offer:

- A high-impact leadership role with full ownership of the SCM function.

- Direct collaboration with top leadership and autonomy to drive transformation.

- Opportunity to lead major cost-saving, sourcing, and vendor development initiatives.

- A fast-paced, promoter-driven environment with strong growth potential.