Procurement Head

Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies, policies and processes aligned with business objectives.
• Lead the overall Procurement, Purchase, Supply Chain and Logistics functions.
• Identify, evaluate, qualify and onboard new vendors and suppliers as per company requirements.
• Build strong vendor relationships and negotiate pricing, quality, payment terms, contracts and delivery schedules.
• Monitor market trends, product pricing and supplier developments to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Plan and manage procurement, demand, material and supply requirements to ensure uninterrupted availability.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, stock movement and working capital.
• Drive cost reduction, cost optimization and procurement efficiency without compromising quality.
• Ensure all procured products meet defined quality, regulatory and business standards.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery, quality and service levels, and take corrective actions where required.
• Manage procurement budgets and prepare MIS, inventory, cost-saving and performance reports for management.
• Improve vendor credit terms, payment cycles and working capital through effective negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate procurement and supply-chain risks to ensure business continuity.
• Lead, mentor and develop the procurement team, driving accountability and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, Finance, Warehouse and Logistics teams for smooth end-to-end operations.
• Leverage ERP/SAP, Advanced Excel and procurement analytics for planning, monitoring and decision-making.
• For the preferred industry, manage sourcing and procurement of Pooja Samagri products within an E-Commerce environment.

Preferred Candidate Profile Naukri

• Graduate with MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement, Operations or related field.
• 8–11 years of experience in Procurement / Purchase / Supply Chain.
• 2–3 years of experience as HOD / Procurement Head in a similar industry.
• Strong experience in Strategic Sourcing, Vendor Management, Cost Negotiation and Inventory Management.
• Experience in E-Commerce procurement is preferred.
• Candidates with specific experience in Pooja Samagri / religious products procurement will be highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain, Logistics and Working Capital Management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP, Advanced Excel, MIS and procurement analytics.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, planning and business acumen.
• Age preference: 33–36 years.