Procurement Head- Modular Industry

POSITION: Head of Procurement Modular Industry

Job Location:Irugur, Coimbatore

Industry Preference : Modular Furniture / Modular Kitchens / Home Interiors (Mandatory)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing &; Procurement:

• Lead end-to-end procurement of materials essential for modular production, including Plywood, MDF, Particle Boards, Laminates, Edge-bands, Hardware (Hinges, Channels, Tandem boxes), and relevant interior accessories.
• Develop and implement robust sourcing strategies to ensure an uninterrupted material supply chain aligning perfectly with production timelines.

Vendor Management & Negotiation:

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable domestic and international vendors and manufacturers.
• Lead high-level price negotiations, establish optimal credit terms, and finalize Annual Rate Contracts (ARCs) to maximize cost efficiency without compromising certified quality standards.
• Conduct periodic vendor audits and rigorous performance evaluations based on delivery timelines, quality conformity, and cost metrics.

Inventory Control & ; Cost Optimization:

• Partner closely with factory production, design, and planning teams to forecast raw material requirements accurately.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels at the factory warehouse to ensure zero production downtime while minimizing holding costs.
• Continuously analyze market trends, material price fluctuations, and alternative options to drive strategic cost-reduction initiatives.

Quality Compliance & ; Process Management:

• Ensure all procured materials strictly adhere to the brand&;s premium, certified quality benchmarks.
• Streamline and standardize operating procedures (SOPs) for the purchase department, ranging from purchase requisition (PR) generation to final invoice verification.

4. Requirements & ; Qualifications

• Experience: 8 to 15+ years of proven experience in purchasing/procurement, with a significant tenure heading the purchase function strictly within the Modular Furniture or Modular Interior industry.
• Education: Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of raw materials used in modular manufacturing (hardware brands like Blum, Hettich, Hafele, etc., and various board/finish variants).
• Software Proficiency: Strong hands-on experience working with ERP systems (such as SAP, Oracle, or specialized Inventory management platforms) and advanced MS Excel.
• Core Skills: Exceptional negotiation capabilities, strong contract management, executive communication, and team leadership skills.