We have an opening for a Purchase Head for Manesar. He would be reporting to the Managing Director of the company. Our client is a manufacturer of products with a significant market share in India, serving most of the known automotive brands in the country. With a presence in several locations and a headcount of approximately 2,500 people they are a large supplier for their products. Following the takeover of the company by a very successful German financial investor in 2020, our client wants to seize the opportunity to turn around the business, its partly loss making programs and realise true organisational change to forge a worldclass supplier. Leadership starts at the top - with that in mind, our client is searching for individuals who are made to drive the necessary change. While results and goal implementation are the measurables, it requires "experience providers" who can build the desired sustainable culture. To reach our ambitious goals needs character, experience, knowledge, resourcefulness, skill ... and also hard work. General Duties and Job Responsibilities The Purchase Head will have overall responsibility of the purchasing function for the direct and indirect goods and services. In this role the objective is to minimize the overall cost of purchasing without compromising on the quality or reliability of the procurement. Responsibilities: - Promote the focus values of the company and the code of ethics with the supplier/vendor partners - Ensure full alignment with the company vision and its focus values - Ensure the development and implementation of policies, procedures and systems that support the acquisition of goods and services and enhance company competitiveness - Define the sourcing strategy - Forecast price and market trends - Assess, manage and mitigate risks - Timely purchasing and cost estimating activities for raw material, services and capital expenditure - Work closely with Technology and Engineering team to source new and alternative raw materials - Manage a team of buyers, direct and monitor all purchasing activities so that the goods and services purchased by the company meet their standards for price, quality, time and reliability of supply - Develop and administer purchasing team performance with specific annual performance goals and KPIs - Develop and implement procurement-related training programs for the team; build a strong team of professional buyers - Drive localisation of imported material with the goal of cost reduction - Review and standardise contract terms Education and Experience - B.E / B. Tech (or higher) from reputed Institute/University - 15-18 years of professional experience, certification in negotiation will be an added advantage - Exposure of commodity purchasing in rubber, plastic, metal - Sourcing in global markets - Proven contract management and supplier experience - Experience of operating and influencing at a strategic level Required Knowledge and Skills - Knowledge and commodities (rubber, plastics, metal) - In depth understanding of purchasing terms and conditions, government regulations, imports - Good understanding of commodity markets - Deep knowledge of inventory and supply chain management - Commercial and financial awareness - Strong negotiation skill - Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills - Good relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders - Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure - Languages (min. requirement): Fluency in English and Hindi We are only a phone call away if you wish to have more information prior to sending your documents. Nivedita HR Consultant Global Search 9654241212

Delhi NCR

Gurgaon/Gurugram

Head - Purchase - Automobile 

Head - Purchase - Automobile  ,Job Description for Head - Purchase - Automobile  in Global Search in  Delhi NCR Gurgaon/Gurugram for (10-30) years of experience. Apply Now!

Job Description for Head - Purchase - Automobile  in Global Search in  Delhi NCR Gurgaon/Gurugram for (10-30) years of experience. Apply Now!