Head Purchases

Altraize; Kerala; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Altraize in India seeks a senior procurement leader to drive strategic sourcing across rubber and plastic verticals for automotive components. You will shape category strategies, build a robust supplier base, and oversee Capex procurement while ensuring compliance with ISO/TS and PPAP requirements.

You will manage a team of buyers and specialists, deliver cost savings, and partner with cross-functional teams to align procurement with production planning and finance.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in strategic procurement in automotive components.
• Proven cost-optimisation and supplier development experience.
• Experience with ISO/TS, PPAP, and OEM audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end strategic procurement across rubber and plastics verticals.
• Develop category strategies and supplier base for cost competitiveness.
• Manage Capex procurement lifecycle from RFQ to commissioning support and AMC contracts.
• Lead audits and governance for ISO/TS/PPAP compliance and vendor traceability.
• Deliver significant cost savings and KPI improvements (lead time, cost reduction).
• Mentor a team of buyers and sourcing specialists; drive capability building.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Supplier management

Negotiations

Cost optimization

Capex procurement

SLA & KPI reporting

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

category strategy development

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering

MBA / PGDM in SCM

CPSM

CSCP

DMM

Six Sigma / Lean

Tools

SAP/ERP

MS Excel

Power BI

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.