Position : Centralized Purchase Head
Reporting To : Head SCM
Purpose
To lead and manage the centralized procurement function across all manufacturing plants, ensuring
cost-effective sourcing, uninterrupted material availability, supplier development, contract
management, and procurement process standardization.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute centralized procurement strategies for raw materials, consumables,
capital goods, and services.
Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization.
Ensure timely procurement to support production and business requirements.
Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and spend optimization initiatives.
Standardize purchasing processes, policies, and approval systems across all plants.
Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service.
Collaborate with PPC, Production, Quality, Finance, and Stores teams to align procurement
plans.
Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.
Manage vendor relationships and develop strategic sourcing partnerships.
Lead procurement digitization and ERP-based purchasing controls.
Key KPIs
Annual Cost Savings
Purchase Price Variance (PPV)
On-Time Material Availability
Supplier OTD (On-Time Delivery)
Vendor Quality Performance
Inventory Optimization
Contract Compliance
Procurement Cycle Time
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Commerce / Supply Chain.
MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement (preferred).
17+ years of procurement experience, including leadership of multi-plant purchasing
operations.
Key Competencies
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Vendor Development & Negotiation
Contract Management
Cost Reduction & Value Analysis
Inventory & Supply Chain Management
ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, etc.)
Leadership & Team Management
Financial and Commercial Acumen
Pay: From ₹1,171,850.00 per year
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Vapi, Gujarat (Vapi): Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Education:
Experience:
- Purchasing: 10 years (Required)
- Vendor management: 10 years (Required)
- Procurement management: 10 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
