Head - Procurement

• Managing the daily activity as well as training and development of direct reports. Driving accountability for completing.
• Lead the Indian organization to becoming the benchmark in clints for LCR sourcing and supplier development by consistently delivering on critical performance KPIs in addition to cost competitiveness
• Operationalize the spirit of mindset of entrepreneurship and speed in the region and one of the fastest growing sites of clint (local business activity expected to triple over next 3/4 years)
• Build highly committed and performing team that delivers premiere service to IP Indian sites as well as other key sites across the world
• Participate and support key sourcing strategic projects for IP globally
• Work in closed collaboration with business and operational leaders at our key sites in India, Saudi, Korea, USA and Europe
• Ensure timely procurement of materials, equipment, and services as per project requirements.
• Purchasing activities such as floating RFQ's, negotiations, defining payment terms and customer requirements at the highest quality, best total cost and shortest lead time.
• Managing site supply base; driving performance improvements in the areas of cost, quality and Supplier OTP.
• Actively participate and drive in the creation and achievement of site goals and objectives in regards to:

• Direct Material Cost Savings & Margin enhancement.
• Supplier Delivery Performance of materials and documentation requirements.
• Inventory Accuracy & Inventory Turns
• Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and quality standards in procurement operations.
• Manage budgets and cash flows, ensuring cost control and efficient resource allocation. Establish and Execute plans to meet the goals and objectives.
• Directly working with the extended Global Supply Chain organization to leverage the Global Supplier Roadmaps or if necessary, establish and negotiate Regional/site level material purchase contracts to drive savings and mitigate unfavorable price fluctuations
• Represent the site in the creation of the Global Supplier Roadmap strategies for direct material purchasing and manage the local compliance to the published Supplier roadmaps.
• Collaborate with project managers, finance and respective teams for seamless project execution
• Establish, retain and maintain data integrity with the current running ERP system

• Education: BE/Masters in Mech Engineering.
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years in strategic purchasing and/or procurement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Strong and proven experience in complex negotiation across different cultures. Prior experience in pump would be a plus
• Leadership: proven track-record in transforming/building high performing and dedicated teams while being a role model in humility, curiosity and service leadership
• Continuous Improvement: highly motivated and driven with concrete past experience in driving a pursuit of continuous improvement to entire team on key aspect of the role
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Casting, forging, bought out material and cost estimation.
• Negotiation Skills: Proven track record of rate negotiations and contract finalization with suppliers.
• Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of budgeting, cash flow management, and cost optimization.

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