Head - Strategic Sourcing

Location Karnataka

Role Overview:

The position will ensure efficient operations by overseeing Procurement, Sourcing, Vendor management, and Logistics optimization.
The incumbent will oversee Strategic Material Sourcing , Supplier relationship management , and inventory control for cost-effective, quality-driven outcomes.
The incumbent will evaluate and analyse lag and lead indicators, past performance data to forecast needs, and production scheduling to meet the budgeted targets of plants.
Enhancing logistics efficiency, managing costs, mitigating risks, and driving continuous process improvement are crucial part of the role to ensure seamless supply chain operations aligned with business goals.

Key Responsibilitie s:

Develop strategies, policies, procedures, and guide team to optimize the value of the entire function viz procurement, sourcing and logistics across all verticals of the engineering business.
Manage supply chain budgets, forecasts, and cost controls across procurement, logistics, and warehousing to meet financial targets.
Develop and execute risk mitigation and crisis management plans to ensure business continuity.
Build, maintain, and review strategic supplier partnerships to improve cost, quality, and delivery performance.
Drive technology adoption and innovation to enhance supply chain efficiency and visibility.
Align supply chain operations with customer needs, sales plans, and manufacturing capacity to ensure order compliance and on-time delivery (domestic and export).
Establish, monitor, and report supply chain KPIs using data analytics; implement corrective actions where required.
Review SOPs, monitor execution, and drive outcomes through periodic performance reviews.
Oversee inventory management, logistics, distribution networks, and regulatory compliance to minimize risk and optimize costs.
Collaborate closely with Sales, Production, Finance, Product, and other stakeholders to support projects and business objectives.
Lead, develop, and mentor high-performing teams; set performance targets, manage people budgets, and foster a collaborative culture.

Qualification / Requirements from Candidate Applying for this role:

Must be a Full time Graduate Engineer (B.E.)Preferably Mechanical .
Post-Graduation MBA from Premiere Institutes like IIM, ISB, etc. would be an added advantage.
Minimum 20+ Years of Experience, out of which at least 7+ years of experience should be in a Strategic sourcing role with an Auto Tier -1.
Proven track record of understanding the pains and challenges of dealing with Entrepreneurial / Family managed suppliers is essential for this role.
Breadth and Depth of Automotive Product Knowledge including but not limited to working closely with departments like R&D, NPD, Manufacturing, Quality and successfully leveraging your strategic sourcing experience in ensuring faster TATs on Future Products.
Excellent Understanding of Domestic supply base and Global sourcing.
Familiarity with Design & Development approach for BOP components, exposure to automotive standards.
Significant Strong leadership skills & experience is required, including strategic sourcing approaches and comprehensive financial and budgetary competence in sourcing financials.
Must have extensive knowledge of commodities and components, including understanding configurations, applications, specifications, BOM, and manufacturing processes.
Manufacturing Process understanding includes trending technologies in Steel, Forging, Casting, Machining , Bearings, Sheet Metal, Surface Treatment, Plastics.
Strong problem solving & analytical skills

Knowledge on the pricing of similar products /solutions of international range of suppliers

Strategic Sourcing Head