Head Purchases

Altraize; Delhi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Altraize in Delhi seeks a senior strategic procurement leader to drive supplier development, sourcing strategy, and cost optimization across rubber and plastic verticals. You will lead a team of category buyers and suppliers, ensuring governance, audits, and CAPEX procurement to support OEM engagements.

The role requires 15+ years in automotive procurement, strong negotiation, and MIS capability to deliver dashboards and insights for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in engineering/technology with MBA/PGDM in SCM preferred.
• 15+ years in strategic procurement within automotive components.
• Experience in supplier development, CAPEX procurement, and audits.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for BOP across rubber/plastic verticals.
• Define category strategies and lead cost-saving initiatives.
• Implement governance frameworks, audits, and PPAP traceability.
• Manage Capex procurement lifecycle and annual budgets.
• Approve vendor selections and provide procurement insights to leadership.
• Lead a team of category buyers and sourcing specialists; track KPIs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Team leadership

Cost benchmarking

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering or Technology

MBA / PGDM in SCM/Operations/Materials Mgmt

Tools

SAP/ERP

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.