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
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.
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.
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.
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 current product launches and scale-up.
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

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