Job Description - Procurement Head (India) *Key Responsibilities**Strategic Procurement & Sourcing*• ? ?Develop and implement a country-wide procurement strategy covering *direct materials, indirect goods & services, CAPEX, and logistics*.• ? ?Lead category management initiatives to optimize cost, quality, and supply assurance.• ? ?Drive localization opportunities, vendor development, and sustainability in sourcing. *Direct & Indirect Sourcing*• ? ?Manage *direct sourcing* (raw materials, components, finished goods) ensuring availability, cost optimization, and supplier reliability.• ? ?Oversee *indirect sourcing* (IT, HR, facilities, marketing services, utilities, professional services, etc.), ensuring compliance, efficiency, and value creation.• ? ?Benchmark suppliers, evaluate proposals, and execute strategic negotiations for long-term benefits. *Supplier & Contract Management*• ? ?Build and manage long-term supplier relationships across categories.• ? ?Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, and SLAs ensuring compliance with legal and organizational standards.• ? ?Continuously evaluate supplier performance against KPIs (cost, quality, delivery, ESG).*Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement*• ? ?Lead and develop a high-performing procurement team across sourcing, planning, and delivery functions.• ? ?Act as a strategic business partner to internal stakeholders (finance, operations, manufacturing, IT, HR, etc.).• ? ?Influence senior leadership with insights on cost, risk, and market intelligence. *Compliance & Risk Management*• ? ?Ensure adherence to corporate policies, ethical sourcing standards, and statutory requirements.• ? ?Proactively identify risks in supply markets and develop mitigation strategies.• ? ?Embed sustainability and ESG considerations in sourcing decisions. *Performance & Value Delivery*• ? ?Own procurement budgets, deliver cost savings, and improve total cost of ownership.• ? ?Drive continuous improvement in procurement planning, sourcing, and delivery cycles.• ? ?Track and report procurement KPIs such as savings, on-time delivery, supplier quality, and contract compliance.--- *Qualifications & Experience*• ? ?Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field (MBA preferred).• ? ?15+ years of progressive procurement experience, including leadership of direct, indirect, functions**.• ? ?Strong expertise in Indian and global sourcing markets, vendor ecosystems, and import/export regulations.• ? ?Proven ability to deliver procurement transformation, cost optimization, and supplier innovations.• ? ?Excellent negotiation, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholder management skills.• ? ?Industry experience in renewable energy, manufacturing is preferred