Manager-Procurement

American Axle & Manufacturing; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Dauch Corporation is seeking a Manager-Procurement to lead planning and execution of procurement activities, manage a team, and drive compliance and cost optimisation. The role involves overseeing complex processes, audits, and reporting while advising senior leadership.

The ideal candidate will have MBA/Graduate qualifications with 15+ years of procurement experience, strong strategic sourcing, stakeholder management, and a track record of enhancing processes across global operations.

Qualifications

• MBA/Graduate with 15+ years of procurement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall planning and execution of procurement activities and manage a procurement team.
• Drive procurement compliance, reporting, and risk management across strategic initiatives.
• Provide expert guidance during procurement audits and act as adviser to senior leadership.

Skills

MBA

Education

Graduate/MBA with 15+ Years of Experience

Job description

Job Posting TitleManager-ProcurementJob Description SummaryLeads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team ofprocurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisationalgoals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherenceto regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes anddetailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits,resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to seniorleadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurementplanning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhanceprocurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring majorprocess improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurementregulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meetspecialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contractmanagement, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation ofdetailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.Job Description:Leads the overall planning and execution of procurement activities, managing a team of procurement professionals. Develops and implements initiatives to achieve organisational goals concerning procurement compliance, optimal procurement operations, and adherence to regulatory standards. Oversees the management of complex procurement processes and detailed documentation. Provides expert guidance during extensive procurement audits, resolving sophisticated supplier queries and serving as the principal adviser to senior leadership. Leads significant procurement strategy projects, ensuring optimal procurement planning and risk management. Collaborates with senior stakeholders to enhance procurement processes, systems, and reporting, while supporting and sponsoring major process improvement initiatives. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of procurement regulations and the organisation's systems, refining and creating procedures to meet specialised and evolving needs. Ensures accurate procurement forecasting, contract management, and compliance with procurement policies. Oversees the generation of detailed procurement reports and leads the team in implementing best practices.Required Skills and EducationGraduate/MBA with 15+ Years of Experience.About Dauch:Dauch Corporation is a premier Driveline and Metal Forming supplier serving the global automotive industry with a powertrain-agnostic product portfolio that supports electric, hybrid, and internal combustion vehicles. The company is headquartered in Detroit, MI, with operations that span 24 countries and more than 175 locations. Formed through the acquisition of Dowlais Group plc and its subsidiaries - GKN Automotive and GKN Powder Metallurgy, Dauch unites deep engineering roots with global manufacturing capabilities and an entrepreneurial spirit to move mobility forward. Visit www.dauch.com to learn more.