Chief Officer-Procurement

Responsible for availability of Raw Material & Components as per agreed delivery dates aligned to Production Schedule by effective vendor management and internal escalations.

To prepare the RM delivery schedule against Purchase Orders in alignment with the Production schedule based on supplier capacity in mind.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

Vendor Management & Expediting

• Drive proactive vendor engagement with a go-getter attitude to ensure timely deliveries.
• Prepare and monitor scheduling lines post-PO release; align supplier schedules with plant requirements.
• Track delivery performance, escalate critical delays, and ensure adherence to monthly supply plans.
• Utilize Vendor Portal for streamlined communication and grievance resolution.
• Collaborate with planning and plant teams to maintain safety stock and optimize storage utilization.
• Develop and maintain procurement dashboards for performance tracking and reporting.

Operational Procurement & P2P Cycle

• Own the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (P2P process, ensuring compliance and efficiency.
• Process orders via SAP MM; manage both domestic and import purchases using various Incoterms.
• Implement engineering change notifications (ECR/ECN) and manage rejection material disposal within defined timelines.
• Understand and apply payment terms such as LC/BG in procurement transactions.
• Ensure the Long Lead Time parts are well planned based on Season requirement
• Supplier RM wise (ABS) monitoring and ensure uninterpreted supplies.

Inventory & Material Management

• Manage raw material inventory and refine lead times based on plant requirements.
• Measure and report RM/component availability against production plans.
• FSN Analysis & Aging Inventory Analysis
• Indirect Purchase (Opex/Capex) Experience.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to government norms related to taxation, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Apply 5S, QC tools, and process control charts to enhance procurement operations.
• Support corporate SCM initiatives across logistics, planning, strategic sourcing, and supplier development.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Exposure to vendor negotiations, import/export regulations, and compliance frameworks.
• SAP End user skill level important
• Must have experience in relevant Consumer durable /Appliance industry, handled Metals/Plastics/Packaging/Fabrication item.
• Indirect purchase experience