Role & responsibilities

- Lead the strategic sourcing with a relevant tools and practices.

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company goals for quality, cost, and delivery timelines.

- Source, negotiate, and onboard vendors for parts, raw materials, packaging, and finished goods.

- Manage supplier relationships, performance reviews, and contract compliance.

- Ensure consistent supply of materials by proactively managing lead times and inventory levels.

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders like R&D;, Manufacturing, and Quality teams and external stakeholders like finished goods / tier 1/tier 2 component suppliers for new product development (NPD) requirements

- Drive cost reduction initiatives including DFx without compromising on quality or reliability.

- Monitor market trends, risks, and pricing and drive the strategy to optimize and sustain the supplies.

- Ensure adherence to procurement processes, documentation,



and compliance.

- Use data and procurement systems (SAP/ERP) to optimize procurement workflows.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (MBA preferred).

- 15-20 years of procurement experience, preferably in consumer durables or small domestic appliances or manufacturing industry.

- Proven experience in sourcing mechanical/electrical / plastic / metal components and working with suppliers across India and abroad.

- Robust leadership and stakeholder management skills to drive it from the front

- Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

- Experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred).

- Understanding of vendor quality, cost analysis, and supply chain risk management.

📌 Procurement Head (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Versuni Netherlands
📍 Ahmedabad