Maintenance Service Head

You will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods, and services and managing vendors. You should be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals, and find more profitable suppliers. Develop, lead, and execute purchasing strategies. Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness. Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms. Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation. Forecast price and market trends to identify changes in the balance of buyer-supplier power. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking. Assess, manage, and mitigate risks. Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers. Determine the quantity and timing of deliveries. Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand. Requirements include proven working experience of 5-10 years as a Purchasing Manager, Agent, or Officer in the manufacturing industry. Familiarity with sourcing and vendor management. Interest in market dynamics along with business sense. A knack for negotiation and networking. Working experience of vendor management software. Ability to gather and analyze data and to work with figures. Solid judgment along with decision-making skills. Strong leadership capabilities. A graduate degree (DME/B.E/B.TECH). Experience in supply chain management and logistics.,