Experience: 15+ Years

Industry: Manufacturing / Engineering / Plastics / Automotive Components

Role Purpose:

Lead and manage end-to-end procurement and purchasing operations to ensure cost-effective sourcing, timely availability of materials, supplier development, and strong supply chain performance aligned with business and project requirements.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

- Lead end-to-end procurement for raw materials, bought-out components, consumables, and tooling

- Head engineering purchase of specialized components such as sheet metal, rubber, forgings, plastics, and related materials for new and ongoing projects

- Manage the entire procurement function including engineering development purchases, capital purchases, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain operations

- Drive vendor development, qualification, evaluation, and long-term supplier partnerships

- Ensure timely procurement to support production schedules and new project launches

- Lead negotiation with suppliers for pricing, contracts, delivery terms, and payment conditions

- Implement cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and localization

- Collaborate with engineering, production, quality, and finance teams to align procurement strategy

- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and statutory requirements

- Monitor market trends, raw material price fluctuations, and supply risks

- Build, mentor, and lead high-performing procurement and supply chain teams

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

- Cost optimization and annual cost reduction achievements

- On-time material availability and inventory optimization

- Vendor performance improvement and supplier risk mitigation

- Successful sourcing and commercialization for new product development and projects

- Procurement cycle time reduction and process efficiency improvement

- Contract compliance and commercial risk management

- Supply chain stability and logistics efficiency

- Team capability development and succession planning

Qualifications:

- B.Tech / B.E in Mechanical, Automobile, Industrial, or relevant engineering discipline

- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Operations preferred

Experience Requirements:

- Minimum 15-20 years of experience in procurement, vendor development, and supply chain management

- Strong exposure to engineering purchases and capital procurement

- Experience in managing large supplier bases and cross-functional teams

Skill Sets & Competencies:

- Strong negotiation and commercial acumen

- Expertise in vendor development and supplier relationship management

- In-depth knowledge of engineering materials and manufacturing processes

- Strong understanding of supply chain, logistics, and inventory management

- Strategic sourcing and cost management skills

- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities

- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision-making capability

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