AGM/DGM/GM-Corporate Purchase II Sandhar Technologies II Gurugram

Sandhar Technologies Limited (TN) Unit-III; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandhar Technologies Limited (TN) Unit-III in Gurugram invites an experienced AGM / DGM / GM – Corporate Purchase to spearhead strategic procurement at the Corporate Office. You will shape procurement strategies, supplier management, and cost optimization across RM, CAPEX, BOM and non-BOM categories.

The role demands deep exposure to Tier-1 automotive operations, strong vendor development capabilities, and leadership to mentor the Corporate Purchase team while aligning with plant, engineering,

Qualifications

• Experience in 18+ years in Purchase / Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
• Mandatory experience in Automotive / Auto Component industry (Tier-1 preferred).
• Experience with centralized procurement across multiple categories.
• Strong knowledge of BOM, RM, CAPEX procurement and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate procurement strategies aligned with targets.
• Lead strategic sourcing for Raw Materials, CAPEX, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous.
• Manage BOM and Non-BOM procurement, ensuring quality and on-time supply.
• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, development and performance management.
• Lead commercial negotiations on price, terms, lead time, tooling and logistics.
• Drive cost reduction, localization and VA/VE initiatives.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Commercial negotiation

Automotive supply chain

Vendor development

CAPEX procurement

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Mechanical/Production/Supply Chain/Procurement

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Procurement

Job description

Job Description

AGM / DGM / GM Corporate Purchase

Company: Sandhar Technologies Limited
Department: Corporate Purchase / Procurement
Location: Gurugram Corporate Office
Experience: 18+ Years
Industry Preference: Automotive – Tier-1 / Auto Component Manufacturing

Commodities Must – Zinc, Magnesium, steel, Aluminum and Sheet metal (Both as RM and as Parts in huge quantities)

Greenfield Project Handling will be a Plus

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced AGM / DGM / GM – Corporate Purchase to lead and drive strategic procurement activities at the Corporate Office. The candidate will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, supplier management, cost optimization, commercial negotiations, and centralized sourcing across key raw material and non-raw material categories.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in Tier-1 automotive companies with sound knowledge of CAPEX, Ferrous & Non-Ferrous materials, Raw Materials (RM), BOM and Non-BOM procurement, along with strong vendor development and negotiation capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement corporate procurement strategies aligned with business requirements, cost targets and annual procurement plans.
• Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for Raw Materials, CAPEX, Ferrous, Non-Ferrous and other direct/indirect categories.
• Manage procurement of BOM and Non-BOM items, ensuring cost competitiveness, quality and timely availability.
• Drive supplier identification, evaluation, development and performance management across domestic and global suppliers.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers for price, payment terms, lead time, tooling, logistics and other commercial conditions.
• Drive cost reduction, VA/VE, localization and value engineering initiatives.
• Analyze commodity trends and market movements for Ferrous and Non-Ferrous materials and develop appropriate sourcing strategies.
• Manage CAPEX procurement, including supplier finalization, commercial negotiation and project-specific procurement.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and ensure continuity of supply.
• Coordinate with Plant Purchase, Engineering, NPD, Production, Quality, Finance and other functions for procurement requirements.
• Support new project / NPD sourcing, including RFQ, supplier selection, commercial evaluation and nomination.
• Review and negotiate BOM costing and material prices to ensure competitiveness.
• Drive supplier consolidation, alternate source development and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor supplier performance with respect to cost, quality, delivery and service.
• Establish procurement MIS, dashboards and KPI monitoring for corporate procurement.
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, systems, processes and commercial controls.
• Lead and mentor the Corporate Purchase team and drive procurement excellence.

Key Material / Procurement Expertise

The candidate should have strong working knowledge of:

• CAPEX Procurement
• Ferrous Raw Materials
• Non-Ferrous Raw Materials
• Raw Material (RM) Procurement
• BOM Procurement
• Non-BOM Procurement
• Commodity / Material Cost Analysis
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Development
• Cost Reduction & VA/VE
• Vendor Negotiation
• Localization & Alternate Source Development

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong strategic procurement and commercial negotiation skills.
• Excellent knowledge of the automotive supply chain and supplier ecosystem.
• Strong analytical and cost-comparison skills.
• Ability to understand BOM, material specifications and costing.
• Strong supplier relationship and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership and team-management capability.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, systems and controls.
• Good communication, negotiation and decision-making skills.

Educational Qualification

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering / Mechanical / Production / Supply Chain / Procurement or equivalent.

MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Procurement will be an added advantage.

Experience & Industry Preference

• 18+ years of relevant experience in Purchase / Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
• Mandatory experience in the Automotive / Auto Component industry.
• Candidates from Tier-1 automotive companies / major auto-component manufacturers will be preferred.
• Should have significant experience handling corporate / centralized procurement and multiple categories.