Head - P&C Materials

As the Head of Procurement & Contracting, your primary responsibility is to conceptualize and oversee the sourcing strategy for various direct material and engineering material procurement to support the production of quality products. Your role plays a crucial part in contributing to the growth and profitability targets of the O2C business. In this role, you will be involved in functional planning and strategy by providing inputs for creating the procurement strategy aligned with internal guidelines. Collaborating with the leadership team, you will identify new initiatives and projects to meet future demands. Additionally, you will participate in the budgeting cycle, oversee budget deployment, and ensure efficient utilization. Your responsibilities also include procurement operations, where you will ensure cost-efficient and timely procurement to achieve quality products within the budget. You will collaborate with stakeholders for cost optimization and monitor inventory levels for timely replenishment. Supplier management and development are key aspects of your role, where you will identify potential suppliers, maintain relationships, and ensure supplier performance. Creating policies, processes, and procedures covering all procurement operations, promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and overseeing compliance with legislative requirements are essential tasks. Risk management, people management, and adherence to HSE guidelines are also crucial aspects of your role. Success in this role will be measured by metrics such as timely placement of orders, procurement and delivery of materials, closure of audit points, compliance to processes and systems, and training hours for your team. In terms of your operating network, you will collaborate with internal departments such as Manufacturing, Business, Logistics, and Technology, as well as external entities like Suppliers, Consultants, and Shipping Lines. To excel in this role, you should hold a bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably in Chemical, Mechanical, Instrumentation, or Electrical, along with a master's degree in management. With over 25 years of total experience and at least 5-7 years in a leadership position, experience in plant operations and maintenance is preferred. Your knowledge of sourcing and procurement strategies, digital sourcing systems, legislative requirements, contractual terms, and commercial acumen will be critical in executing this role successfully. As the Head of Procurement & Contracting, your career progression may lead to roles such as Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) in the future. Your feeder roles include Sr. Team Lead - Materials, with potential growth opportunities within the organization.,