Strategic Sourcing Head (Bengaluru)

Strategic Sourcing Head (Bengaluru)

01 Aug
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Important Group
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Bengaluru

01 Aug

Important Group

Bengaluru

Role: AGM / Strategic Head



Location: Bengaluru / Manufacturing Location (as
applicable)



Reporting To: MD / COO





Role Objective



To lead strategic procurement and cost transformation
initiatives across raw materials, bought -out parts, and packaging, with the
objective of improving margins, strengthening supplier capability, and
ensuring supply continuity for StoveKraft’s cookware and appliance
businesses.





Key Responsibilities



1. Strategic Procurement Leadership



- Own
end -to -end procurement strategy for direct materials (metals,
plastics, components, bought -out parts).

- Manage
large spend categories with focus on cost competitiveness and supply
assurance.

- Drive
centralized sourcing governance across plants and categories.




2. Cost Transformation & Margin Improvement


- Lead should -costing, clean -sheet costing, and zero -based costing initiatives.

- Drive
structured cost reduction programs through:

- Value
engineering

- Specification
optimization

- Make
vs buy analysis

- Supplier
productivity improvement

- Deliver year -on -year cost reduction targets without compromising quality or
service.




3. Commodity Strategy & Risk Management


- Develop commodity sourcing strategies for Steel, Aluminium, CI, SS, and
other key inputs.

- Monitor
commodity price trends and implement index -linked pricing /
pass -through models.

- Reduce




exposure to volatility through supplier diversification and long -term
contracts.




4. Supplier Strategy & Development


- Lead supplier rationalization and tier -wise sourcing strategy.

- Develop
strategic suppliers for quality, capacity, and cost.

- Drive supplier scorecards, audits, and performance improvement plans.

- Ensure
supplier readiness for new product launches and scale -up.




5. Cross -Functional Collaboration


- Work
closely with:

- R&D;
/ Product Design – for cost -effective product design

- Operations
/ Manufacturing – for supply continuity and productivity

- Quality – to ensure zero -defect sourcing

- Finance – for savings validation and margin impact

- Support export product cost competitiveness through optimized sourcing
(backend role).




6. Digitalization & Process Excellence


- Drive
procurement digitization through ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, etc.

- Standardize
RFQ, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance processes.

- Build
robust MIS and dashboards for spend, savings, and risk tracking.




7. Governance & Compliance


- Ensure




compliance with procurement policies, legal contracts, and ethical
sourcing standards.

- Establish
strong controls to avoid supply disruptions and commercial risks.




Key KPIs


- Cost
savings & cost avoidance

- Gross
margin improvement

- Supplier
performance (quality, delivery, cost)

- Commodity
risk exposure reduction

- Recent
supplier development success

- Procurement
process efficiency




Ideal Candidate Profile



Experience


- 10–15
years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Supply Chain

- Strong
background in consumer durables, appliances, cookware, or electricals

- Managed large procurement spends (₹500 Cr+)


Skills


- Strategic
sourcing & negotiation

- Should -cost
& value engineering

- Commodity
buying & risk management

- Supplier
development & governance

- Strong
commercial and analytical mindset


Education


- Engineering
(Mechanical preferred)

- Postgraduate
qualification in Supply Chain / Operations preferred




Why This Role Matters at StoveKraft



This role is critical for:


- Protecting
margins in a cost -sensitive, competitive market

- Enabling
scalable growth without supply risk

- Supporting
domestic and export business profitability




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📌 Strategic Sourcing Head (Bengaluru)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Bengaluru

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