Purchase Head
Purchase Head
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25-08-2025
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Job Description
Role: Purchase Head
Location: Kolhapur
Role Overview:
The Head Purchase will be responsible for formulating and leading the companys overall sourcing and procurement strategy with a primary focus on electrical electronic and electromechanical components. This leadership role demands end-to-end oversight of the
procurement function including supplier development strategic sourcing cost optimization supply chain efficiency compliance and digital transformation. The ideal candidate will combine deep domain knowledge with strong leadership analytical and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
Define develop and execute the overall procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
Lead category management for key materials including electrical electronic and electromechanical components.
Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical components and global vendor development.
Supplier Management & Development
Identify evaluate and onboard world-class suppliers to ensure quality cost and delivery performance.
Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enable innovation and risk mitigation.
Drive global sourcing initiatives and alternate vendor strategies.
Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence
Lead high-value negotiations to achieve cost savings value creation and supply assurance.
Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost modeling for informed decision- making.
Continuously benchmark prices and practices against global standards.
Continuously benchmark prices and practices against global standards.
Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
Collaborate with Production Planning Quality and Finance to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely procurement.
Support S&OP initiatives and improve procurement responsiveness to demand fluctuations.
Digitalization & Process Excellence
Drive digital procurement transformation through ERP and procurement tools (SAP/Oracle).
Improve procurement analytics dashboards and real-time reporting for strategic decision- making.
Lead process standardization automation and continuous improvement (Kaizen Lean Six Sigma).
Governance Risk & ; Compliance
Ensure strict adherence to regulatory commercial and ethical procurement practices.
Oversee contract management documentation audits and risk mitigation frameworks.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead mentor and build a high-performing procurement team.
Promote a culture of accountability innovation and continuous learning within the function.
Qualifications & Skills
1. Educational Background:
o Bachelors degree in electrical Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
o MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Operations or Materials Management (preferred).
2. Experience:
o 15 25 years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management.
o Minimum 5 7 years in a leadership role overseeing strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
o Strong exposure to electrical/electronic/electromechanical components sourcing is a must.
3. Skills & Competencies:
o Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
o Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
o In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement technologies.
o Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and decision-making skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
o Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
o Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
o In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement technologies.
o Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and decision-making skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.
Employment Type
Full-time
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