1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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).

5. 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.





6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Educational Qualification:

· Bachelor’s in Engineering or Technology.

· MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Materials Management.

10. Additional Certifications (Preferred, Not Mandatory):

· Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM)

· Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP)

· Diploma in Materials Management (DMM)

· Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Certification

11.Experience:

· 15+ years in Strategic Procurement in Automotive Component Industry.

📌 Head Purchases (Bengaluru)
🏢 Altraize
📍 Bengaluru