Lead indirect procurement / purchase for an automobile manufacturing plant.
Own procurement of plant-related indirect materials and services such as MRO, tooling, consumables, facility services, maintenance, logistics support, utilities-related services, and other non-production requirements.
Develop and execute category-wise sourcing strategies to achieve cost savings, quality, delivery, and supplier-performance targets.
Manage strategic suppliers, negotiations, contracts, commercial terms, and vendor development.
Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, quality, finance, supply chain, and plant leadership.
Drive cost reduction, localization, alternate sourcing, supplier consolidation, and process improvement.
Establish procurement controls, approval processes, compliance, and spend visibility.
Lead and develop the indirect procurement team.
Support recent plant/project setup, capacity expansion, and localization activities, where applicable.
Since the position is at a manufacturing plant in Tuticorin, willingness to relocate and hands-on plant exposure would be important.
Shorter notice availability would be a significant advantage for an immediate/near-term requirement.

Key Skills Required





Procurement & Commercial
Strong experience in Indirect Purchase / Indirect Procurement
Strategic sourcing and category management
RFQ/RFP management and competitive bidding
Vendor identification, evaluation and development
Robust negotiation and commercial skills
Contract management and supplier relationship management
Cost analysis, should-cost analysis and cost reduction
Spend analysis and procurement budgeting

Automotive / Manufacturing
Experience with an Automobile OEM or automotive manufacturing environment
Understanding of manufacturing-plant procurement
Knowledge of MRO, tooling, maintenance, consumables, CAPEX/services and facility procurement
Exposure to current plant/project procurement would be valuable
Understanding of automotive manufacturing processes and plant operations

Leadership
Ability to lead an indirect procurement team
Strong stakeholder management across plant functions
Ability to work with senior management and suppliers
Data-driven decision making and problem solving
Strong communication and presentation skills

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