- 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 busi

📌 Head Purchases (Maharashtra)
🏢 Altraize
📍 Maharashtra