Role: Purchase HeadLocation: Kolhapur Role Overview:
The Head – Purchase will be responsible for formulating and leading the company’s overall sourcing and procurement strategy, with a primary focus on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components. This leadership role demands end-to-end oversight of the
procurement function including supplier development, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supply chain efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation. The ideal candidate will combine deep domain knowledge with strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership
 Define, develop, and execute the overall procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
 Lead category management for key materials including electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
 Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical components and global vendor development.
Supplier Management & Development
 Identify, evaluate, and onboard world-class suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.

 Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enable innovation and risk mitigation.
 Drive global sourcing initiatives and alternate vendor strategies.
Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence
 Lead high-value negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and supply assurance. Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost modeling for informed decision- making.
 Continuously benchmark prices and practices against global standards.
Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination
 Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Finance to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely procurement.
 Support S&OP initiatives and improve procurement responsiveness to demand fluctuations.
Digitalization & Process Excellence
 Drive digital procurement transformation through ERP and procurement tools (SAP/Oracle).
 Improve procurement analytics, dashboards, and real-time reporting for strategic decision- making.
 Lead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).
Governance, Risk & ; Compliance
 Ensure strict adherence to regulatory, commercial, and ethical procurement practices.
 Oversee contract management, documentation, audits, and risk mitigation frameworks.
Leadership & Talent Development
 Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing procurement team.
 Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the function.
Qualifications & Skills
1. Educational Background:
o Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Engineering or equivalent.
o MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management (preferred).
2. Experience:
o 15–25 years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management.
o Minimum 5–7 years in a leadership role overseeing strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
o Strong exposure to electrical/electronic/electromechanical components sourcing is a must. 3. Skills & Competencies:
o Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
o Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
o In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement technologies.
o Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and decision-making skills.
o Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.

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