Job Description – Procurement Head (India)
*Key Responsibilities*
*Strategic Procurement & Sourcing*
•? ?Develop and implement a country-wide procurement strategy covering *direct materials, indirect goods & services, CAPEX, and logistics*.
•? ?Lead category management initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance.
•? ?Drive localization opportunities, vendor development, and sustainability in sourcing.
*Direct & Indirect Sourcing*
•? ?Manage *direct sourcing* (raw materials, components, finished goods) ensuring availability, cost optimization, and supplier reliability.
•? ?Oversee *indirect sourcing* (IT, HR, facilities, marketing services, utilities, professional services, etc.), ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value creation.
•? ?Benchmark suppliers, evaluate proposals, and execute strategic negotiations for long-term benefits.
*Supplier & Contract Management*
•? ?Build and manage long-term supplier relationships across categories.
•? ?Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and SLAs ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.
•? ?Continuously evaluate supplier performance against KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, ESG).
*Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement*
•? ?Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team across sourcing, planning, and delivery functions.
•? ?Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders (finance, operations, manufacturing, IT, HR, etc.).
•? ?Influence senior leadership with insights on cost, risk, and market intelligence.
*Compliance & Risk Management*
•? ?Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and statutory requirements.
•? ?Proactively identify risks in supply markets and develop mitigation strategies.
•? ?Embed sustainability and ESG considerations in sourcing decisions.
*Performance & Value Delivery*
•? ?Own procurement budgets, deliver cost savings, and improve total cost of ownership.
•? ?Drive continuous improvement in procurement planning, sourcing, and delivery cycles.
•? ?Track and report procurement KPIs such as savings, on-time delivery, supplier quality, and contract compliance.
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*Qualifications & Experience*
•? ?Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).
•? ?15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership of direct, indirect, functions**.
•? ?Strong expertise in Indian and global sourcing markets, vendor ecosystems, and import/export regulations.
•? ?Proven ability to deliver procurement transformation, cost optimization, and supplier innovations.
•? ?Excellent negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.
•? ?Industry experience in renewable energy, manufacturing is preferred
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