Lead Purchase

Experience: 15-20 Years
Department: Supply Chain Management / Procurement
Reporting To: Plant Head
Location: Sinnar Nashik

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic SCM & Purchase professional with 15-20 years of experience to lead end-to-end Supply Chain and Procurement operations. The incumbent shall be responsible for managing the complete material lifecycle from sourcing procurement supplier management inventory control stores management inward logistics material planning production support dispatch and outward logistics. The role requires strategic thinking strong commercial acumen vendor development expertise cost optimization capabilities and leadership skills to ensure uninterrupted business operations.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Manage end-to-end purchasing activities for direct and indirect materials.

Conduct supplier identification evaluation qualification and development.

Negotiate prices commercial terms contracts and annual rate agreements.

Ensure optimum procurement costs while maintaining quality and delivery standards.

Monitor market trends commodity pricing and supply risks.

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers.

Conduct supplier performance reviews and audits.

Develop alternate vendors for critical materials.

Resolve supplier-related quality delivery and commercial issues.

Lead material requirement planning (MRP) based on production forecasts.

Ensure optimum inventory levels and avoid stock-outs.

Monitor slow-moving non-moving and obsolete inventory.

Implement inventory reduction and working capital optimization initiatives.

Ensure timely unloading inspection GRN generation and material storage.

Maintain material traceability and inventory accuracy.

Implement best practices in warehouse and stores management.

Coordinate closely with production quality engineering and planning teams.

Ensure timely availability of materials for uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

Monitor critical material availability and proactively address shortages.

Manage dispatch planning and customer delivery requirements.

Coordinate transportation and logistics partners.

Ensure on-time delivery performance and logistics cost optimization.

Monitor freight negotiation and logistics efficiency.

Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing and vendor negotiations.

Implement value engineering/value analysis projects.

Improve procurement efficiency and reduce supply chain costs.

Establish and improve SCM processes SOPs and procurement policies.

Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and company procedures.

Support ISO IATF and customer audits where applicable.

Promote digitization and ERP-based procurement processes.

Lead and mentor procurement stores logistics and SCM teams.

Develop succession plans and enhance team capabilities.

Drive a culture of accountability efficiency and continuous improvement.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Procurement Savings (%)

Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)

Inventory Turnover Ratio

Inventory Accuracy

Material Availability to Production

Logistics Cost Reduction

Vendor Performance Ratings

Working Capital Optimization

Dispatch Adherence

Supplier Development & Alternate Source Creation

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management Operations or Materials Management preferred.

Professional certifications in SCM Procurement Lean Six Sigma or Logistics will be an added advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

Strategic Sourcing

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Planning

Inventory Management

Vendor Development

Logistics & Warehousing

Contract Management

Cost Analysis & Budgeting

ERP Systems (SAP Oracle Microsoft Dynamics etc.)

Import & Export Procurement Knowledge

Team Management

Negotiation & Influencing

Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving

Change Management

Preferred Industry Experience

Automotive

Auto Components

Manufacturing

Engineering

Heavy Engineering

Industrial Products

Process Industries

Expected Outcome

The position holder will ensure seamless management of the entire supply chain ecosystem from supplier selection procurement inward logistics stores inventory management production support dispatch and outward logistics while achieving cost optimization operational excellence and uninterrupted business continuity