Head of Procurement

Opportunity of a Head of Procurement with a leading supply chain solution company @ Mumbai

Eligibility:-

Minimum 10 Yrs plus experience with Procurement Department.

Leadership Skills.

If applicant is from the Plastic Industry its added advantage.

Location:- Mumbai.

Budget:- 50LPA.

Job Summary:

Head of Procurement

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement

  a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company’s business goals and objectives

• Lead and manage

  the procurement team across categories, regions, or business units
• Drive

  cost optimization

  , supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across the supply base

• Establish policies and procedures

  to standardize and improve procurement processes
• Oversee

  strategic sourcing initiatives

  for direct and indirect categories, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met
• Lead

  vendor negotiations

  , long-term contracts, and supplier performance management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, finance, legal, engineering) to align procurement with business needs
• Develop and track

  KPIs and procurement metrics

  , reporting regularly to senior leadership
• Ensure

  compliance

  with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards in procurement activities
• Leverage technology and digital tools to

  enhance procurement efficiency and transparency

• Monitor

  market trends

  , emerging risks, and innovations in procurement and supply chain management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in

  Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

  , or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of

  sourcing, category management, vendor management, and contract negotiation

• Experience in managing

  complex supplier networks

  , global procurement, and cost control strategies
• Excellent

  analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills

• Strong leadership, team-building, and

  change management

  capabilities
• Proficiency in

  ERP systems

  (e.g., SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, and data analytics platforms
• Industry-specific procurement experience from plastic companies is a plus

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Influence
• Risk Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Process Improvement and Innovation

Interested candidates please share your updated resume on deepak.5@taggd.in