Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers for BOP across Rubber and Plastic verticals.
Ensure cost-effective and timely sourcing of all bought-out items.
Benchmark pricing and negotiate contracts to ensure commercial advantage.
Supplier Management:
Define and implement category-wise sourcing strategies for rubber raw materials (e.g., NR, SBR, EPDM), polymers, and tooling assets.
Create procurement policies and SOPs that align with ISO/TS and environmental standards (REACH, ROHS, etc.).
Lead cost benchmarking, market trend analysis, and alternate source development to reduce dependency and cost fluctuations.
Supplier Management & Strategic Negotiations:
Build robust relationships with key vendors for both verticals.
Conduct periodic audits and performance reviews (OTD, quality, cost competitiveness).
Develop alternate sources to mitigate risks.
Governance, Compliance & Audit:
Implement procurement governance frameworks including vendor onboarding, conflict-of-interest declarations, and annual price revision audits.
Ensure adherence to IATF 16949 audit requirements, PPAP documentation, and traceability of vendor records.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for internal and external audits (e.g., OEM or Tier 1 audits).
Capex Planning & Cost Optimization:
Manage entire Capex procurement lifecycle from technical RFQ to commissioning support and AMC contracts.
Develop annual and project-based procurement budgets in collaboration with finance and production planning teams.
Execute cost-saving initiatives such as should-cost modelling, supplier consolidation, and make-vs-buy analysis.
Final Approvals & Decision-Making:
Approve vendor selections, commercial evaluations, and release of high-value PO’s in line with delegation of authority.
Ensure risk assessments and commercial viability checks are completed prior to awarding contracts.
Support top management with procurement insights for business expansion and capex investment projects.
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📌 Head Purchases (Pune)
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