Head of Procurement

Opportunity of a Head of Procurement with a leading supply chain solution company @ Mumbai

Eligibility:-

Minimum 10 Yrs plus experience with Procurement Department.

Leadership Skills.

If applicant is from the Plastic Industry its added advantage.

Location:- Mumbai.

Budget:- 50LPA.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Procurement to lead and transform our procurement function. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing spend, ensuring supply continuity, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and deep experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company’s business goals and objectives
• Lead and manage the procurement team across categories, regions, or business units
• Drive cost optimization , supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across the supply base
• Establish policies and procedures to standardize and improve procurement processes
• Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect categories, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met
• Lead vendor negotiations , long-term contracts, and supplier performance management
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, finance, legal, engineering) to align procurement with business needs
• Develop and track KPIs and procurement metrics , reporting regularly to senior leadership
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards in procurement activities
• Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance procurement efficiency and transparency
• Monitor market trends , emerging risks, and innovations in procurement and supply chain management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering , or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)
• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of sourcing, category management, vendor management, and contract negotiation
• Experience in managing complex supplier networks , global procurement, and cost control strategies
• Excellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills
• Strong leadership, team-building, and change management capabilities
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, and data analytics platforms
• Industry-specific procurement experience from plastic companies is a plus

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Thinking
• Financial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication and Influence
• Risk Management
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Process Improvement and Innovation

Interested candidates please share your updated resume on deepak.5@taggd.in