Head of Procurement

Job Locations IN-GJ-Vadodara
ID
2023-10936
Category
Sourcing SupplyChain & Logistics
Position Type
Employee
Telecommute
No

Position Summary

Managing the daily activity as well as training and development of direct reports. Driving accountability for completing:

 

1. Purchasing activities such as floating rfq’s, negotiating, defining payment terms and customer requirements at the highest quality, best total cost and shortest lead time.
2. Managing site supply base; driving performance improvements in the areas of cost, quality and Supplier OTP.
3. Actively participate and drive in the creation and achievement of site goals and objectives in regards to:

Direct Material Cost Savings & Margin enhancement.

Supplier Delivery Performance of materials and documentation requirements.

Inventory Accuracy & Inventory Turns

Freight In/Out Budget

Establish and Execute plans to meet the goals and objectives.
4. Directly working with the extended Global Supply Chain organization to leverage the Global Supplier Roadmaps or if necessary, establish and negotiate Regional/site level material purchase contracts to drive savings and mitigate unfavorable price fluctuations
5. Represent the site in the creation of the Global Supplier Roadmap strategies for direct material purchasing and manage the local compliance to the published Supplier roadmaps.

Position Requirements

The incumbent should have more than 25 years of work experience in a manufacturing operation with exposure in and/or responsibility for purchasing, sourcing, materials management and logistics.

 

Skills & Knowledge:

•Customer focused (internal and external)

Preferably from API Pump background

•Subject matter expertise and knowledge

•Effective written communications skills

•Effective verbal presentation skills

• Willingness to teach others

• Good cultural awareness

• Leadership skills (influence)

• Team oriented and ability to foster team spirit and attitude

• Prioritization and planning skills

• Results orientation

• Business Acumen

• Creating a positive work environment
• Ability to Identify Hazard

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