Head – Procurement – Manufacturing Firm

About the Role:

The Head of Procurement will lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, cost optimization, and procurement operations for a leading manufacturing firm. This role requires deep expertise in raw material procurement, supplier development, risk management, and aligning procurement with production, quality, and R&D goals.

• Strategic Procurement:
• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with business goals, focusing on raw materials.
• Conduct market analysis to identify sourcing opportunities, risks, and industry-specific trends.
• Collaborate with R&D, production, and quality teams to ensure procurement supports technical and innovation requirements.
• Supplier Management:
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on sustainability, ESG compliance, and supply reliability.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with key suppliers for separators, BMS components, and cell packaging materials.
• Monitor supplier performance using KPIs such as cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Cost Control & Negotiation:
• Lead negotiations for contracts and pricing agreements to secure competitive terms.
• Implement cost-reduction initiatives without compromising quality or supply continuity.
• Operational Excellence:
• Ensure timely procurement to support production schedules and inventory targets.
• Oversee procurement planning, purchase orders, and vendor payment alignments.
• Implement ERP systems and digital tools to streamline procurement visibility and automation.
• Risk & Compliance:
• Manage supply chain risks, raw material shortages, and regulatory challenges such as REACH, RoHS, and conflict minerals.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations, quality standards, and audit requirements.
• Support sustainability goals by sourcing from ethical and environmentally responsible suppliers.

• 14–22 years of procurement experience in manufacturing, engineering, automotive, batteries, electronics, or similar industries.
• Expertise in raw material procurement and global supply chain management.
• Strong negotiation, vendor development, and contract management skills.
• Deep understanding of procurement systems, digital tools, and ERP platforms.
• Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and analytical abilities.

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