Head - Purchasing (Engineering Domain) CIEL HR

20.0 - 23.0 years

30 - 35 Lacs

coimbatore

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Role & responsibilities To lead the sourcing and vendor development of critical metal-based commodities with the mission is to identify, qualify, and onboard high-calibre suppliers to build cost-optimized partnerships and develop a sustainable vendor ecosystem Identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors for critical commodities (e.g., stampings, copper, sheet metal, black bar, pig iron, EN8 rod). Develop and implement sourcing strategies using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and ZeroBased Costing (ZBC). Apply spend analytics, benchmarking, and use cost modelling to structure competitive cost framework. Champion lean sourcing practicesIntegrate value engineering and VAVE activities to reduce material and process costs. Lead RFI/RFP processes, negotiate pricing, terms, tooling agreements (including amortization policies) , and payment terms. Interface closely with engineering, product development, quality, and production teams to align vendor capabilities with part specifications and NPI timelines. Develop the team and ensure continuous skill impartation to the team. Preferred candidate profile Ideal Candidate Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering (BE) from a reputable institute; MBA or Advanced Degree preferred. Should have proven experience to identify, qualify, and onboard new vendors for critical commodities - stampings, copper, sheet metal, black bar, pig iron, EN8 rod. Should have minimum 20 years of strategic sourcing/vendor development experienceparticularly in automotive or allied manufacturing. Proven success with new vendor onboarding, tooling negotiations , and supplier development for complex metal components. Should have proven experience and expertise with ZeroBased Costing, VAVE programs, lean methodologies, cost analysis and TCO Strong negotiation aptitude with complex, capital-intensive vendor agreements. Excellent people management skills—developing high-performing teams, coaching, accountability, and fostering cross-functional collaboration. Outstanding communication and stakeholder management at senior/executive levels. Should have excellent communication skills in English, Tamil and regional languages Should be willing to work out of Coimbatore Location Max Budget – 36 LPA

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