SCM & Procurement Head

Acumen 360 Consulting & HR Solutions; Vadodara; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Acumen 360 Consulting & HR Solutions is seeking a seasoned SCM Head in Vadodara to lead end-to-end supply chain management, including procurement, production planning, inventory, stores and logistics, with a strong focus on cost reduction and supplier performance.

The role requires 15–20 years in SCM within manufacturing and at least 5 years in a leadership capacity, with SAP MM and strategic sourcing expertise. This is a senior, on-site position driving cross-functional excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering; MBA/PGDM in SCM/Operations preferred.
• 15–20 years in SCM, procurement, vendor development, planning, inventory control & logistics in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership role handling SCM.
• Knowledge of SAP MM, subcontracting, POs, MRP; expertise in strategic sourcing and contract management.
• Exposure to multi-site procurement and supply chain operations; cost reduction and localization initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute supply chain strategies to ensure uninterrupted production and optimize procurement costs.
• Lead procurement, planning, stores and logistics to drive operational excellence.
• Establish sourcing strategies for raw materials and subcontracting services.
• Drive supplier development programs and partnerships; negotiate annual rate contracts.
• Ensure timely materials availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels.
• Lead S&OP and demand forecasting processes; drive working capital optimization.
• Develop alternate sources and localization plans for critical commodities.
• Monitor procurement KPIs: OTD, inventory turns, cost savings, material availability, forecast accuracy.
• Lead supplier audits, compliance reviews and performance assessments; drive value engineering.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales for effective execution.
• Ensure compliance with policies, governance and ethical sourcing.
• Build high-performance SCM teams through coaching and capability development.
• Lead digitalization and process improvement initiatives within SCM.
• Support capital procurement, expansion projects, and new product development.
• Prepare SCM budgets, forecasts and management reports.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

High-Level Negotiation

Analytical & Decision-Making

Budgeting & Cost Management

Supply Chain KPI Management

Cross-functional Collaboration

Vendor Relationship Management

Project Management

Communication & Stakeholder Management

Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management / Operations Management

Tools

SAP MM Module

Job description

Job Role: SCM Head

Function:

• Responsible for leading the end-to-end Supply Chain Management function including Strategic Procurement, Vendor Development, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Stores, Logistics, andSupply Chain Optimization. Ensures uninterrupted materialavailability, cost competitiveness, supplier performance, inventoryoptimization, and operational excellence aligned with organizational business objectives.

Education Qualification

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering. Preferred: MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management / Operations Management

Experience:

• 15–20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Vendor Development, Planning, Inventory Control, and Logistics within Manufacturing Industry.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in leadership role handling SCMfunction.

Other Requirement

• Knowledge of SAP MM Module (subcontracting, POs, MRP)
• Expertise in Strategic Sourcing and Contract Management
• Experience in Vendor Development and Supplier Performance Management
• Knowledge of Manufacturing Processes, Planning and Inventory Optimization
• Exposure to Multi-site Procurement and Supply Chain Operations
• Experience in Cost Reduction, Value Engineering and Localization Initiatives
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation capability
• Experience in Greenfield Projects, Capital Procurement and
• Supply Chain Transformation will be preferred

Knowledge:

• Strategic Procurement & Category Management
• Supply Chain Planning & Demand Forecasting
• Vendor Development & Supplier Relationship Management
• Inventory Management & Working Capital Optimization
• Production Planning & Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
• Logistics & Warehouse Management
• SAP ERP, Supply Chain Analytics & Reporting
• Contract Management & Commercial Negotiations
• Cost Reduction Techniques, Value Engineering & Localization
• Risk Management & Supply Chain Continuity Planning
• Quality Systems, Supplier Audits & Compliance
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen & Continuous Improvement

Skills:

• Strategic Leadership & Team Management
• High-Level Negotiation & Contracting Skills
• Analytical & Decision-Making Ability
• Budgeting & Cost Management
• Supply Chain KPI Management
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Project Management & Execution Excellence
• Communication & Stakeholder Management
• Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation

Roles & Responsibilities

• To develop and execute supply chain strategies that ensure uninterrupted production, optimize inventory and procurement costs, improve supplier performance, strengthen supply chain resilience, and contribute to business growth and profitability.
• Lead & Develop and implement Supply Chain strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead Procurement, Planning, Stores and Logistics functions to ensure operational excellence.
• Establish sourcing strategies for raw materials, bought-outcomponents, consumables and subcontracting services.
• Drive supplier development programs and strengthen strategic supplier partnerships.
• Negotiate annual rate contracts, commercial agreements and long‑term sourcing arrangements.
• Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining optimum inventory levels.
• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and demandforecasting processes.
• Drive working capital optimization through inventory reduction initiatives.
• Develop alternate sources and localization plans for critical commodities.
• Monitor procurement and supply chain KPIs including:
• Supplier OTD
• Inventory Turns
• Cost Savings
• Material Availability
• Forecast Accuracy
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Manage supply chain risks and business continuity plans.
• Lead supplier audits, compliance reviews and performance assessments.
• Drive value engineering, cost reduction and productivity improvement projects.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales teams for effective supply chain execution.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements and ethical sourcing practices.
• Build and develop high-performance SCM teams through coaching and capability development.
• Lead digitalization and process improvement initiatives within SCM.
• Support capital procurement, expansion projects and new product development activities.
• Prepare SCM budgets, forecasts and management reports.
• Take up additional responsibilities assigned by Management.

Evaluation Criteria:

• Procurement Cost Savings Achievement
• Inventory Reduction & Working Capital Improvement
• Supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Supplier Quality Performance
• Material Availability for Production
• Forecast Accuracy & Planning Effectiveness
• Vendor Development & Alternate Source Creation
• Logistics Cost Optimization
• SCM Process Improvement & Digitalization Initiatives
• Team Development & Capability Building
• Budget Adherence
• Compliance & Governance Performance
• Overall Contribution to Business Profitability