Head of Purchasing

Hiring: AGM – Purchase (Direct Material)We are looking for a seasoned procurement professional to join our team as AGM – Purchase (Direct Material). This regional leadership role focuses on managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and sourcing for high-impact materials like polymers, rubber, and steel components.Key Responsibilities- Strategic Sourcing: Manage sourcing activities for Polymers and Rubbers, including localization and identifying alternate sources for cost-reduction projects. - Supplier Management: Maintain a target supplier panel for steel components, stampings, and springs, ensuring adequate capacity meets annual budget requirements. - NPD Support: Identify local suppliers for New Product Development (NPD) rubber compounds and develop components with panel suppliers within defined lead times. - Financial Oversight: Perform internal costing for NPD components, conduct periodic pricing negotiations based on market fluctuations, and execute annual cost-reduction initiatives. - Crisis Management: Resolve material shortages through strategic allocations and alternate solutions.What You Bring- Experience: At least 16 years of experience in purchasing, specifically focused on polymers, rubber, and steel processes. - Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of raw rubber/steel costing and market intelligence regarding polymers and chemicals. - Systems: Proficiency in SAP and MS Office. - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. - Industry Background: Strong preference for candidates from the Polymer or Rubber industries.Role Details- Reporting: This position reports directly to the Head of Procurement. - Focus: Managing regional procurement for direct materials.

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