Head of Sourcing

As the Supplier Development and Integration Manager at Brakes India, your key responsibilities will include: - Monitoring and controlling the Supplier Development and Integration department to ensure the development of a competent and reliable supplier base for providing parts, products, materials, and services meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives. - Overseeing the procurement of all imported direct and indirect materials for all sites of Brakes India. - Formulating and setting objectives for the department in alignment with medium-term objectives and the annual business plan, while monitoring the progress. - Coordinating with other divisions/functions within Brakes India to ensure a smooth flow of materials. - Reviewing capacity creation plans for various commodities and recommending necessary actions. - Conducting Purchase Supply Management reviews to appraise commodity price movements and review cost reduction plan progress. - Reviewing sourcing progress for new products and implementing corrective actions as needed. - Monitoring Supplier Kanban development, consolidation/deletion plan, and import inventory plan progress. - Conducting Supplier/Senior management reviews, identifying improvement actions, and monitoring progress. - Reviewing logistics performance against set objectives related to lead time and costs. - Encouraging employee participation in resource conservation, QHSE management system, 5 S, Quality circles/Suggestion/Kaizen, TPM, lean manufacturing, and six sigma initiatives. Additionally, you will be responsible for: - Planning and preparing the annual departmental revenue, manpower, and capital budget, seeking inputs from management for refinement. - Controlling costs through effective resource utilization and process improvement. - Preparing department MIS for monthly review and action by management. - Planning for current/future manpower needs, recruiting the right talent, and driving the performance management process within the department. - Coaching and developing team members for enhanced performance and professional growth. - Actively leading/participating in organizational interventions as needed. Educational Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering Experience: - 20 years of experience in Supply Chain Management in the Auto industry, with at least 5 years in Purchasing.,