Head of Procurement

Role Overview

The Head – Procurement will own the end-to-end procurement function across sourcing and purchasing.

This is not a supervisory-only role. The mandate requires a hands-on operator who can manage forecasting, supplier relationships, RFQ cost inputs, and purchasing execution at scale.

The role is centered around three critical priorities:

1. On-Time Material Availability (Highest Priority)
2. Vendor Development
3. Cost Savings

Key Responsibilities

1. Purchasing & Material Availability (Top Priority)

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of electronic components across 20+ customer programs.
• Manage long lead-time components (3–4 months) with rolling forecasts.
• Drive PO planning, supplier follow-ups, and delivery tracking.
• Prevent production line stoppages.
• Manage procurement trackers and ERP (SAP preferred).
• Handle centralized procurement across multiple customer programs (not account-limited purchasing).

2. Vendor Development & Strategic Sourcing

• Develop and onboard new suppliers (domestic & international).
• Build strong supplier relationships in the electronic components ecosystem.
• Support RFQ process by providing accurate BOM-level raw material cost inputs.
• Drive alternate sourcing strategies where required.

3. Cost Optimization

• Drive structured negotiation and cost reduction initiatives.
• Improve input cost efficiency across high-volume programs.
• Align sourcing strategies with margin improvement goals.

Ideal Candidate

• 12–20 years of experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS).
• Must have handled procurement across 15–20+ active customer programs.
• Experience with automotive customers is preferred.
• Strong ERP/SAP exposure.
• Hands-on operator — not a policy-only leader.
• Comfortable in mid-sized, scaling EMS setups.