Head of Procurement (India)

Head of Procurement (India)

Industry: Renewable Energy / Manufacturing

Location: India

We’re supporting a global organisation in the renewable energy and manufacturing space that is looking for a Head of Procurement to lead their procurement function for India. This role will oversee all direct and indirect sourcing, supplier strategy, negotiations, and team leadership across the country.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall procurement strategy for India across direct materials, indirect goods and services, CAPEX, and logistics.
• Manage direct sourcing (raw materials, components, finished goods) and indirect categories (IT, HR, facilities, professional services, etc.).
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships and negotiate contracts, commercial terms, and long-term agreements.
• Track supplier performance and ensure KPIs around cost, quality, delivery, and ESG are met.
• Work closely with internal teams including finance, operations, manufacturing, IT, and HR.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, driving continuous improvement and cost optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, ethical sourcing standards, and statutory requirements.
• Manage procurement budgets and deliver measurable savings and value creation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field (MBA preferred).
• 15+ years of procurement experience across direct and indirect categories.
• Strong understanding of local and global supplier markets.
• Proven experience in negotiations, supplier management, and procurement transformation.
• Leadership experience and the ability to work with senior stakeholders.
• Background in renewable energy or manufacturing is an advantage.

If you’re interested in learning more, feel free to reach out for a confidential discussion.