Purchase Head

JOB DESCRIPTION – PURCHASE HEAD

Position: Purchase Head
Department: Purchase / Procurement / Supply Chain
Industry: Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing / Fabrication
Reporting To: Plant Head / Director / Business Head
Experience: 18+ Years

Location: Palwal

Position Overview

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Purchase Head to lead the complete procurement function of the organization. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier development, cost optimization, negotiation, material availability, supplier performance, and procurement planning.

The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing procurement, vendor development, cost control, contract negotiation, and supply chain coordination, preferably within the Automotive, Auto Components, Engineering, or Fabrication industry.

Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Procurement

• Lead the overall Purchase and Procurement function for the plant/business.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business and production requirements.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, bought-out components, consumables, tools, spares, and services.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and supplier capability.
• Identify alternate sources and reduce dependency on single suppliers.

Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate, develop, and approve new suppliers in coordination with Quality and Engineering teams.
• Develop a strong and reliable supplier base for critical materials and components.
• Conduct supplier capability assessments and commercial evaluations.
• Monitor supplier performance on Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Service (QCDS).
• Drive supplier improvement and corrective actions for recurring delivery or quality issues.
• Maintain strong professional relationships with key suppliers.

Cost Reduction & Commercial Negotiation

• Lead price negotiations, rate contracts, annual price reviews, and commercial settlements.
• Drive year-on-year cost reduction through negotiation, alternate sourcing, localization, VA/VE, and process improvement.
• Benchmark material prices and conduct market analysis for key commodities.
• Analyze raw material price trends, commodity movements, and supplier quotations.
• Ensure competitive pricing while maintaining required quality and delivery standards.
• Develop cost-saving initiatives and track realized savings.

Material Planning & Availability

• Coordinate closely with PPC, Production, Stores, Quality, and Finance to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Monitor material requirements against production plans.
• Ensure timely placement and follow-up of purchase orders.
• Monitor critical and long-lead items to prevent production stoppages.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory.
• Develop contingency plans for critical materials and suppliers.

Purchase Operations

• Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and commercial terms as per company authority matrix.
• Ensure proper documentation and compliance with procurement procedures.
• Monitor open purchase orders and supplier commitments.
• Ensure timely delivery against committed schedules.
• Resolve commercial and supply-related issues with vendors.
• Coordinate with Finance for invoice, payment, debit note, and commercial reconciliation issues.

Supplier Quality & Development

• Work closely with the Quality team to address supplier quality issues and rejections.
• Support supplier audits and development programs.
• Ensure suppliers comply with approved specifications, drawings, quality standards, and customer requirements.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for supplier-related quality concerns.

Inventory & Working Capital

• Support management in optimizing inventory levels and working capital.
• Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Stores and Finance for inventory reconciliation.
• Develop initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce material holding costs.

Team Leadership & Reporting

• Lead and develop the Purchase team, including Purchase Managers, Executives, Buyers, and Expeditors.
• Define procurement targets, responsibilities, and performance metrics.
• Conduct regular supplier and procurement performance reviews.
• Prepare and present procurement MIS, cost-saving reports, supplier performance, and purchase dashboards to management.
• Establish strong procurement processes, controls, and SOPs.

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person