Suzlon - Lead - Indirect Procurement

Lead - Indirect Procurement

Role & responsibilities:

- To orchestrate and lead the strategic activities of sourcing and procurement for Indirect Purchases (non technical).

- The role is expected to streamline supply chain processes, cultivate robust vendor relationships, and implement innovative procurement strategies.

- With a commitment to achieving cost efficiencies and ensuring compliance with Suzlon's internal policies and local laws governing procurement, the Lead Indirect Procurement aims to optimize sourcing practices.

Financial Management and Sustainability:

- Exercise financial savviness and sustainability orientation in procurement decisions, considering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors.

- Demonstrate fiduciary responsibility in procurement-related financial decisions.

- Integrate sustainability principles into procurement practices.

- Monitor and optimize gross margins and operating margins through strategic procurement.

Cost Optimization and Reduction:

- The Lead Indirect Procurement is responsible for bringing down the Cost of Services and Goods through strategic sourcing and negotiation tactics.

- Identify opportunities for cost reduction in the supply chain.

- Implement strategies to achieve a reduction in overall costs.

- Analyze various costs to optimize related procurement costs.

Strategic Sourcing and Business Acumen:

- Conduct strategic sourcing initiatives to align with business goals.

- Demonstrate a deep understanding of market dynamics, competition, and services and consumable costings and innovation.

- Integrate business acumen to align procurement strategies with overall business objectives.

- Utilize strong negotiation skills and business acumen to enhance strategic sourcing and overall procurement effectiveness.

Supply Chain Management and Vendor Development:

- Create and maintain a robust supply chain by developing relationships with vendors to ensure business continuity.

- Establish and manage a diversified vendor base for critical components.

- Evaluate vendors based on proximity to business operations and strategic alignment.

- Implement supply chain risk management strategies to mitigate disruptions.

Forecasting, Planning, and Risk Hedging:

- Develop and implement robust forecasting and planning processes to anticipate market trends, demand fluctuations, and services / consumable availability.

- Mitigate risks through proactive risk hedging strategies, minimizing the impact of potential disruptions on the supply chain and ensuring continuous availability of services and resources

People / Learning:

- Build right Teams, Lead & Manage Teams effectively, Keep the team moral high and build High performance culture in the company.

- Develop Capability & Skills in the talent - continuous learning, empower teams & individual, demonstrate all leadership competencies.

Preferred candidate profile:

Education:

- A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline is typically required.

- An advanced degrees, such as a Master's in Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Supply Chain Management or Procurement.

Professional Certifications:

- Industry-recognized certifications, such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), can enhance the candidate's credentials.