Procurement Head

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sourcing and procurement plans for direct materials.
• Manage categories including electrical and electronic components, automation, cabinets, switchgear, and related commodities.
• Drive supplier selection, development, negotiations, contracts, risk management, and supply continuity.
• Achieve cost savings, productivity improvements, and procurement financial targets.
• Lead supplier performance reviews, standardization, process improvement, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, finance, and supply chain teams.
• Lead and develop procurement teams while managing stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Preferred candidate profile

• 10+ years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in manufacturing or electrical/electronics industries.
• Strong expertise in direct procurement, strategic sourcing, supplier management, and commercial negotiations.
• Experience in cost optimization, supplier risk management, and procurement performance improvement.
• Proven leadership, stakeholder management, analytical, and change-management skills.