Leader in Strategic Sourcing

4 days ago

Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India beBeeStrategic Full time
Strategic Sourcing Leader

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to head our India-based sourcing organization. This individual will be responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring operational excellence.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, material sourcing, and supply chain dynamics. They will also have proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in India, supporting global supply chains for US and European markets.

The role requires leading a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance. The candidate will also provide strategic direction and training to enhance supplier management capabilities within the team.

  • Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute sourcing strategies to optimize cost efficiency, quality, and delivery reliability.

  • Manage and enhance long-term relationships with existing vendors, ensuring supply chain reliability and performance.

  • Lead contract negotiations and agreement structuring to secure the best commercial terms without compromising quality and service levels.

  • Conduct regular supplier audits and performance assessments, implementing corrective actions as necessary to uphold stringent standards.

  • Ensure all vendor-supplied parts and components meet global engineering, quality, and compliance standards required for US and European machinery manufacturers.

  • Collaborate closely with the quality assurance and engineering teams to address technical challenges and implement process improvements.

  • Drive corrective action plans with vendors to mitigate quality risks and ensure production continuity.

  • Optimize sourcing operations to reduce lead times, improve cost efficiencies, and enhance overall supply chain performance.

  • Monitor and analyze sourcing expenditures, continuously identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and high performance.

  • Provide strategic direction and training to enhance supplier management capabilities within the team.

  • Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration with engineering, production, logistics, and finance teams to align sourcing efforts with business goals.

  • Grow sourcing organization volume by building and scaling team to meet growth expectations while increasing operational efficiency.

Requirements:

  • 20+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or vendor development, with expertise in machined and fabricated components for capital equipment.

  • Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, material sourcing, and supply chain dynamics.

  • Proven ability to develop, negotiate, and manage supplier relationships in India, supporting global supply chains for US and European markets.

  • Experience in managing sourcing portfolios of $5M+, driving cost savings while maintaining quality and service levels.

  • Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and analytical abilities.

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and procurement software.

  • Role requires travel up to 50%.

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