- Lead strategic sourcing and raw-material procurement activities.
- Identify, evaluate and develop new domestic and international suppliers.
- Manage supplier qualification, audits and performance evaluation.
- Drive cost optimization, should-cost analysis and commercial negotiations.
- Develop alternate suppliers and localization strategies to mitigate supply risks.
- Manage contracts, commercial terms and long-term supplier relationships.
- Coordinate with R&D;, Manufacturing, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain teams for current product development and scale-up requirements.
- Monitor procurement plans, inventory requirements and supply continuity.
- Manage import-export coordination and international procurement.
- Analyze commodity markets and identify sourcing opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, quality requirements and sustainability standards.
- Drive supplier performance improvement and risk-management initiatives.