Purchase Head - Electrical / Electronics Components

• The Head Purchase will be responsible for formulating and leading the companys overall sourcing and procurement strategy, with a primary focus on electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
• This leadership role demands end-to-end oversight of the procurement function including supplier development, strategic sourcing, cost optimization, supply chain efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation.
• The ideal candidate will combine deep domain knowledge with strong leadership, analytical, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership :

• Define, develop, and execute the overall procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead category management for key materials including electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
• Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical components and global vendor development.

Supplier Management & Development :

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard world-class suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enable innovation and risk mitigation.
• Drive global sourcing initiatives and alternate vendor strategies.

Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence :

• Lead high-value negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and supply assurance.
• Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost modeling for informed decision-making.
• Continuously benchmark prices and practices against global standards.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination :

• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Finance to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely procurement.
• Support S&OP initiatives and improve procurement responsiveness to demand fluctuations.

Digitalization & Process Excellence :

• Drive digital procurement transformation through ERP and procurement tools (SAP/Oracle).
• Improve procurement analytics, dashboards, and real-time reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Lead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).

Governance, Risk & Compliance :

• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory, commercial, and ethical procurement practices.
• Oversee contract management, documentation, audits, and risk mitigation frameworks.

Leadership & Talent Development :

• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing procurement team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the function.

Qualifications & Skills :

Educational Background:

• Bachelors degree in electrical, Mechanical, Engineering or equivalent.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management (preferred).

Experience:

• 15-25 years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• Minimum 5-7 years in a leadership role overseeing strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Strong exposure to electrical / electronic / electromechanical components sourcing is a must.

Skills & Competencies:

• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement technologies.
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.