Head Purchases

Altraize; Dadri; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Altraize is seeking a Senior Strategic Procurement Leader in Uttar Pradesh to drive supplier development, cost optimization, and governance across rubber and plastic verticals. You will lead capex procurement, category management, and cross-functional collaboration with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

The role requires 15+ years in automotive procurement, strong negotiations, and a track record of building alternate sources to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Technology; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 15+ years in strategic procurement within automotive component industry.
• Proven track record in cost reduction, supplier development, and governance.
• Experience with SAP/ERP, RFQ processes, and contract negotiations.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage Capex procurement.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop automotive suppliers for BOP across rubber and plastics.
• Define and implement category-wise sourcing strategies for rubber materials, polymers and tooling assets.
• Lead cost benchmarking, market analysis, and alternate source development.
• Oversee governance: vendor onboarding, audits, price revisions, and compliance.
• Manage Capex procurement lifecycle and budgeting with finance/production teams.
• Lead a team of category buyers and sourcing specialists; establish KPIs.
• Prepare MIS dashboards and present procurement insights to leadership.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Cost optimization

Category management

Negotiation

Capex planning

Team leadership

MIS reporting

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Technology

MBA/PGDM in SCM/Operations/Materials

CPSM

CSCP

DMM

Six Sigma

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

PPAP

Job description

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for BOP across Rubber and Plastic verticals.
• Ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of all bought-out items.
• Benchmark pricing and negotiate contracts to ensure commercial advantage.
• Define and implement category-wise sourcing strategies for rubber raw materials (e.g., NR, SBR, EPDM), polymers, and tooling assets.
• Create procurement policies and SOPs that align with ISO/TS and environmental standards (REACH, ROHS, etc.).
• Lead cost benchmarking, market trend analysis, and alternate source development to reduce dependency and cost fluctuations.
• Supplier Management & Strategic Negotiations:
• Build strong relationships with key vendors for both verticals.
• Conduct periodic audits and performance reviews (OTD, quality, cost competitiveness).
• Develop alternate sources to mitigate risks.
• Governance, Compliance & Audit:
• Implement procurement governance frameworks including vendor onboarding, conflict-of-interest declarations, and annual price revision audits.
• Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 audit requirements, PPAP documentation, and traceability of vendor records.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for internal and external audits (e.g., OEM or Tier 1 audits).
• Capex Planning & Cost Optimization:
• Manage entire Capex procurement lifecycle from technical RFQ to commissioning support and AMC contracts.
• Develop annual and project-based procurement budgets in collaboration with finance and production planning teams.
• Execute cost-saving initiatives such as should-cost modelling, supplier consolidation, and make-vs-buy analysis.
• Final Approvals & Decision-Making:
• Approve vendor selections, commercial evaluations, and release of high-value PO’s in line with delegation of authority.
• Ensure risk assessments and commercial viability checks are completed prior to awarding contracts.
• Support top management with procurement insights for business expansion and capex investment projects.
• Manage a team of category buyers, purchase executives, and technical sourcing specialists.
• Establish team KPIs such as procurement lead time, cost savings %, RFQ turnaround time, and vendor engagement score.
• Conduct capability assessments, talent reviews, and technical training focused on automotive industry sourcing norms.
• MIS, Reporting & Management Presentation:
• Maintain real-time dashboards on SAP/ERP covering spend visibility, contract lifecycle, price trends, and vendor performance.
• Prepare weekly/monthly procurement MIS for board-level review and strategy presentations for OEM customer visits.
• Present cost-benefit analyses, procurement pipelines, and investment justifications to the management and board.
• Educational Qualification:
• Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Materials Management.
• Additional Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory):
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
• Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)
• Diploma in Materials Management (DMM)
• Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certification
• Experience:
• 15+ years in Strategic Procurement in Automotive Component Industry.