Chief Porcurement Officer- Auto components Manufacturer- Delhi
- Delhi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Define and execute the procurement strategy in alignment with company goals and production plans.
- Lead sourcing and contract negotiations for key categories including raw materials (steel, aluminum, polymers), machined parts, fasteners, electronic components, and indirect spend.
- Establish and optimize supplier panels across local and international geographies.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure quality, cost, and delivery benchmarks.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic partners and alternate suppliers to mitigate risks and drive innovation.
- Lead supplier performance reviews and corrective action initiatives.
- Drive cost savings through commercial negotiations, localisation, and VA/VE initiatives.
- Benchmark pricing, analyse commodity trends, and maintain cost transparency.
- Collaborate closely with manufacturing, quality, logistics, and R&D teams to ensure procurement supports operational efficiency and new product development.
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules without overstocking.
- Implement procurement policies, ethical sourcing practices, and supplier audits.
- Leverage ERP systems and digital tools to drive visibility, process automation, and spend analysis.
- Ensure compliance with quality, environmental, and regulatory standards.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team across multiple plants or locations.
- Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
- B.E./B.Tech and MBA.
- Minimum 20 years of experience in procurement/sourcing, preferably in automotive or engineering component manufacturing.
- Strong understanding of global and domestic supplier ecosystems in the auto component industry.
- Proven track record in cost optimisation, strategic sourcing, and vendor development.
- Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and data-driven decision-making.
- Be part of a growing auto components manufacturer at the forefront of innovation and quality.
- Lead strategic sourcing for mission-critical parts in a high-performance environment.
- Influence decisions at the highest level and shape the company's future supply chain strategy