Chief Procurement Officer

Michael Page; Delhi; On-site; INR 9,000,000 - 14,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a Global MNC in appointing a Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) to lead the procurement function across direct materials, indirect procurement, logistics, and supplier management. The role oversees global teams and drives cost savings, governance, and sustainability across markets.

The successful candidate will have a 20+ year track record in procurement leadership within multinational organisations, with strong stakeholder management and strategic negotiation capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; MBA or Masters preferred.
• Minimum 20+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain leadership in large multinationals.
• Strong experience across direct materials, indirect procurement, logistics, and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Procurement Strategy across direct materials, indirect procurement, logistics, and SRM.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing across raw materials, components, electronics, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend.
• Drive cost optimisation, working capital improvements, and procurement transformation programs.
• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers ensuring supply continuity, quality, and compliance.
• Lead supplier risk management, ESG sourcing initiatives, and sustainability programs.
• Build governance frameworks, policies, and digital procurement capabilities.
• Identify and deploy procurement transformation opportunities through automation, analytics, AI.

Skills

Stakeholder Mgmt

Executive Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Procurement Analytics

Sourcing Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related discipline

MBA or Master's degree

Job description

• Senior Role overseeing Overall Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Function
• Leadership Assignment with a Global MNC

About Our Client

Our Client is a Multi-Billion Global MNC with its presence in 20+ countries across the globe with dedicated R&D centres and multiple manufacturing plants across India. The India Corporate Office is located in Delhi-NCR

Job Description

The Chief Procurement Officer will be responsible for developing and executing the Procurement Strategy across direct materials, indirect procurement, logistics, contract manufacturing, and supplier relationship management.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and implement a best-in-class Procurement strategy aligned with organisational growth objectives.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing activities across raw materials, components, electronics, packaging, logistics, and indirect spend categories.
• Drive cost optimisation, working capital improvements, and procurement excellence initiatives across global markets.
• Establish strategic partnerships with key suppliers while ensuring supply continuity, quality, and compliance.
• Lead supplier risk management, ESG sourcing initiatives, and sustainability programs across the supply chain.
• Build robust procurement governance frameworks, policies, and digital procurement capabilities.
• Identify and deploy procurement transformation opportunities through automation, analytical, AI, and digital tools.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, Product Development, and Commercial teams to support business objectives.
• Lead and develop high-performing procurement teams across multiple geographies.
• Drive strategic negotiations, supplier consolidation, and value engineering initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with global trade regulations, procurement policies, and ethical sourcing standards.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• MBA or Master's degree from a reputed institution preferred.
• Minimum 20+ years of progressive procurement and supply chain leadership experience within large multinational organisations.
• Strong experience in Automotive, Consumer Durables, Electronics, Home Appliances, Industrial Manufacturing, or related sectors.
• Demonstrated success leading Sourcing and Procurement functions
• Proven track record of delivering significant cost savings and procurement transformation programs.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, procurement analytics, and contract negotiations.
• Strong stakeholder management and executive leadership capabilities.
• Excellent commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and strategic thinking ability.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to Lead the Procurement function for a Global MNC
• Executive Leadership position with significant strategic influence across global operations.
• Highly competitive compensation package including performance incentives and long-term benefits
• Opportunity to drive large-scale procurement transformation and sustainability initiatives
• Exposure to global stakeholders and board-level decision-making