JOB PURPOSE

The Head – VDC, Guided Buying & Process Excellence is responsible for driving vendor development, procurement process excellence, and guided buying strategies to enhance cost efficiency, supplier performance, and procurement effectiveness. The role ensures a structured supplier qualification process, optimizes procurement workflows through digital tools, and strengthens contract management by developing sustainable procurement frameworks.

ORGANISATION CHART

Head – CoE Procurement --> Head – VDC, Guided Buying & Process Excellence

Responsibilities

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Vendor Development & Management

Collaborate with category teams to identify and prioritize supplier development needs based on cost competitiveness, supply constraints, and quality standards.
Conduct market research to identify recent suppliers, including local alternatives to imports and OEM supplies, ensuring supplier diversity and cost efficiency.
Maintain and update supplier profiles,



monitoring industry trends and market conditions that impact procurement costs.
Establish governance for vendor pre-qualification, technical due diligence, and capability assessment processes.
Oversee comprehensive vendor evaluation frameworks — covering financial health, technical expertise, past performance, compliance, and ESG credentials.
Implement a robust supplier qualification and selection process to ensure optimal vendor performance.
Drive site surveys, factory inspections, and reference checks for critical or high-value vendors.
Develop and manage a vendor database across the organization to ensure access to high-quality suppliers.
Lead resolution of supplier-related concerns by driving initiatives like Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
Facilitate cost improvement strategies, supplier component development, and value engineering initiatives.
Conduct periodic vendor feedback surveys to assess supplier s

📌 Head- VDC, Guided Buying (India)
🏢 GMR Group
📍 India