Procurement Or Purchase Head, Head-Strategic Sourcing, General Manager

Corob India; Bhilad, Vapi; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Corob India is seeking a Purchase / Procurement Head to lead strategic and operational procurement for a multi-unit manufacturing group in Vapi, Gujarat. You will define regional sourcing strategies, drive cost competitiveness, and ensure supply continuity across geographies.

The role requires 20+ years in procurement within large MNCs, experience with consumer durables or engineering sectors, and a track record of supplier development, cost reduction, governance, and ESG alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial preferred).
• MBA or PG degree in Supply Chain / Operations / Procurement is a plus.
• 20+ years of progressive procurement/supply chain experience in large MNC manufacturing.
• Experience in consumer durables, appliances, automotive, or engineering industries.
• Experience working in global organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with global objectives and cost benchmarks.
• Oversee direct material sourcing (sheet metal, plastics, electronics, motors, wiring harnesses).
• Deliver YOY cost reductions via strategic sourcing, should-cost modelling, VA/VE, and design-to-cost initiatives.
• Build a resilient global supplier network ensuring quality and continuity.

Skills

Sourcing & category mgmt

Negotiation & contract mgmt

Cross-cultural leadership

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA or PG in SCM/Operations

Job description

Job Title: Purchase / Procurement Head

Function: Supply Chain / Procurement

Location: Vapi-Gujarat India

Reporting To: Operations Head / Supply Chain Head-India

Scope: Regional (multiple manufacturing units and supplier markets)

Role Purpose

The Head of Procurement will provide strategic and operational leadership for the procurement function within a manufacturing organization, covering products related to paint equipment manufacturing.

The role is responsible for defining and executing global and regional sourcing strategies, ensuring cost competitiveness, supply continuity, quality excellence, and compliance across multiple geographies. The incumbent will work in a complex environment, partnering closely with global category teams, regional operation team, engineering, industrial and finance leads.

Key Responsibilities:

Regional Purchasing Strategy

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with global business objectives, growth plans, and cost benchmarks.
• Translate category strategies into executable roadmaps while ensuring alignment with global corporate governance.
• Lead procurement support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and platform products across regions.

Category & Commodity Management

• Oversee sourcing of direct materials such as sheet metal, plastics, electronics, motors, wiring harnesses, and critical bought-out components.
• Ensure harmonization of specifications, supplier platforms, and sourcing synergies.
• Drive global leverage while balancing regional localization requirements.

Cost Leadership & Value Engineering

• Deliver YOY cost reduction targets through strategic sourcing, should-cost modelling, VA/VE, and driving design-to-cost initiatives.
• Actively manage exposure to raw material, FX, and logistics volatility in coordination with global teams.
• Build robust cost transparency and benchmarking mechanisms.

Supplier Management & Risk Mitigation

• Build and manage a resilient global supplier ecosystem ensuring quality, capacity, compliance, and business continuity.
• Lead supplier development programs in emerging and low-cost countries. Proactively identify and mitigate geopolitical, supply chain, and operational risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with global category leaders, regional procurement heads, manufacturing plants, engineering centres, and finance teams.
• Represent regional procurement interests in global governance forums and decision bodies.
• Influence without direct authority on other departments for better decisions

Compliance, Ethics & ESG

• Ensure adherence to global procurement policies, ethical standards, trade compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive ESG goals including responsible sourcing, supplier audits, and sustainability initiatives.
• Support reporting and audits as required.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, coach, and develop teams.
• Build succession plans and strengthen functional capabilities.
• Foster a performance-driven, inclusive, and continuous-improvement culture.

Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Industrial preferred).
• MBA or Post-Graduate Management degree (Supply Chain / Operations / Procurement a Plus).
• Minimum 20+ years of progressive experience in procurement / supply chain management within large MNC manufacturing environments.
• Strong experience in consumer durables, appliances, automotive, or engineering industry
• Demonstrated experience working in global organizations.

Key Competencies & Skills

• Sourcing and category management expertise
• Strong commercial, negotiation, and contract management capabilities
• Deep understanding of manufacturing economics and supply chains
• Ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and cross-cultural environments
• Strong leadership presence and stakeholder influence
• Data-driven decision-making.

Success Measures

• Achievement of global and regional cost reduction targets
• Supply continuity, quality performance, and risk mitigation effectiveness
• Alignment with global procurement and ESG objectives
• Capability development and engagement of procurement teams
• Effective global collaboration and communications.