- 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 strong 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.
- Team Leadership &
- Development:
- Manage a team of category buyers, purchase executives, and technical sourcing specialists.
- Establish team KPIs such as procurement lead time, cost savings %, RFQ turnaround time, and vendor engagement score.
- Conduct capability assessments, talent reviews, and technical training focused on automotive industry sourcing norms.
- MIS, Reporting &
- Management Presentation:
- Maintain real-time dashboards on SAP/ERP covering spend visibility, contract lifecycle, price trends, and vendor performance.
- Prepare weekly/monthly procurement MIS for board-level review and strategy presentations for OEM customer visits.
- Present cost-benefit analyses, procurement pipelines, and investment justifications to the management and board.
- Educational Qualification:
- Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology.
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Materials Management.
- Additional Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory):
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)
- Certified Supply Chain Skilled (CSCP)
- Diploma in Materials Management (DMM)
- Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certification
- Experience:
- 15+ years in Strategic Procurement in Automotive Component Industry.

Skills: capex,automotive,procurement

📌 Head Purchases (Maharashtra)
🏢 Altraize
📍 Maharashtra