General Manager - Purchase

Purchase Head

Location: Anand, Gujarat

Agitated Pressure vessels/ Chemical Process equipments for Glass lined Process Equipment

Role Purpose

The Head Purchase is end to end responsible and accountable for ensuring right material, right services, right cost , right quality and right time across all needs as per requirements. The role directly safeguards project deliveries , Margins, compliances and customer confidence in a highly customized, regulated , project driven environment .

Background

HLE Glascoat Limited is a leading manufacturer of process equipment for the chemical and pharmaceutical industries. We are market leaders in Filtration and Drying Equipment and are a leading manufacturer of Glass Lined Equipment globally. We manufacture a wide range of chemical processing equipment in an equally wide range of materials for some of the most demanding applications. Over the last 40 years, our consistently high quality, and our commitment to solving our customers unique process requirements has helped us build a solid reputation as a preferred supplier of process equipment.

Functional Responsibilities and Deliverables (elobrated)

1. Strategic Procurement Leadership & Commercial Excellence

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for all direct, indirect, capital, and project-based materials in alignment with business and margin objectives.
• Negotiate commercial terms, price structures, payment milestones, LD clauses, warranty terms, and delivery schedules, ensuring optimized total cost of ownership (TCO) and risk coverage.
• Structure and finalize contracts for job work, labour contracts, subcontract fabrication, machining, assembly, and site-related services with strong legal and commercial safeguards.
• Develop and execute category-wise procurement strategies for: Plates, pipes, fittings, flanges (carbon steel, stainless steel, alloy steel), Forgings, castings, and pressure boundary materials , Bought-out items (pumps, motors, gearboxes, bearings, instruments, valves, seals, gaskets, PTFE items) , Electrical systems, control panels, automation & instrumentation , Fabricated assemblies, skids, and engineered packages , Capex, MRO, consumables, and indirect materials , Subcontracted fabrication, machining, NDT, surface treatment, and testing services
• Develop and present transformational procurement strategies to management with quantified impact on:
• Cost reduction / savings pipeline
• Localization & import substitution
• Lead time reduction
• Supply risk mitigation
• Working capital optimization

2. Supplier Development, Qualification & Industrial Capability Building

• Build and strengthen a robust supplier ecosystem for chemical equipment manufacturing, including ASME/PED/ISO compliant vendors.
• Lead supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, and capability assessments (technical, financial, capacity, compliance).
• Drive continuous improvement at supplier end through: Process capability enhancement, Welding qualification improvement (GTAW, SMAW, FCAW, SAW, GMAW), Fabrication quality upgrades for pressure equipment standards ,
• Ensure suppliers comply with: ASME Section VIII, Section V (NDT) , PED, EN standards, DIN, AWS codes, Customer-specific inspection & documentation requirements ,
• Implement structured supplier scorecards and performance governance system covering: Quality (PPM, NCR) , Delivery (OTD) , Cost competitiveness , Responsiveness, Compliance & documentation accuracy

3. India Outsourcing & Global Supply Chain Enablement

• Own and lead India sourcing strategy for overseas group companies, ensuring alignment with global engineering, QA, and compliance standards.
• Develop India as a global sourcing hub for fabricated equipment, engineered assemblies, and precision components.
• Manage cross-border procurement coordination including: Export documentation accuracy, Customs, DGFT, duty optimization, and regulatory compliance , Logistics and international shipping coordination , Ensure seamless integration between India suppliers and global engineering/design teams.

4. New Product Development (NPD) & Engineering Procurement Integration

• Act as key stakeholder in New Product Development (NPD) and project execution lifecycle.
• Drive early supplier involvement in design stages (ESI – Early Supplier Involvement).
• Ensure timely sourcing of: Prototype materials, Special alloys and critical path components, Tooling and development items, Lead Design-to-Cost (DTC), Value Engineering (VE), and Value Analysis (VA) initiatives.
• Ensure supplier readiness for scale-up from prototype to production.

5. Subcontracting & Manufacturing Outsourcing Governance

• Establish and manage a strong subcontracting ecosystem for: Fabrication (pressure vessels, tanks, structures), machining, Assembly & testing, Surface treatment (blasting, painting, pickling, passivation), Heat treatment and special processes,
• Optimize make-or-buy decisions based on: Capacity utilization, Cost efficiency , Technical capability , Delivery risk,
• Ensure subcontractors comply with: Drawings, specifications, ITPs (Inspection Test Plans), Quality documentation and traceability requirements , EHS and statutory compliance

6. Quality, Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure strict adherence to quality systems, codes, and regulatory standards applicable to Heavy fabrication Process equipment industry.
• Mitigate procurement risks through: Dual /or sourcing strategies, Critical supplier identification, Business continuity planning,
• Ensure compliance with: ASME / PED / ISO / customer inspection norms, Import-export regulations, Ethical sourcing policies, Prevent supply chain disruptions through proactive risk monitoring.

7. Cost Management, Value Engineering & Financial Discipline

• Drive structured cost optimization programs across all procurement categories.
• Lead annual cost reduction initiatives with measurable impact on: Material cost variance (MCV), Total supply chain cost as % of sales, Implement life cycle cost thinking in sourcing decisions. Control project margins through procurement discipline and cost transparency.Improve working capital through inventory optimization and payment term structuring.

8. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with Engineering, Design, Projects, Quality, Manufacturing, Finance, and Sales teams.
• Support project execution with timely procurement of critical path materials.
• Ensure alignment of procurement decisions with:
• Design specifications
• Customer requirements
• Project timelines

9. Digital Systems, Governance & Process Excellence

• Ensure effective use of ERP systems (SAP or equivalent) for procurement operations.
• Maintain accurate material master data, vendor master data, and contract records.
• Establish strong governance through:Daily / weekly / monthly MIS reporting, PDCA (Plan-Do-Check-Act) cycle execution, Procurement review cadence and escalation mechanisms, Maintain strict control over PO terms, compliance, and audit readiness.

10. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead and develop procurement team capability through structured mentoring and performance management.
• Define and monitor: KRAs, KPIs, JD structures, and PMS system
• Build a high-performance procurement organization focused on accountability and results.
• Develop succession planning and multi-skilled procurement capability.

Demand of Role (brief) or Performance Indicators of the domain

• Material Cost Variance (MCV)
• Procurement savings (YoY %)
• Supply chain cost as % of sales
• Capex ROI adherence
• Working capital (inventory turns)
• Delivery & Execution
• Procurement OTIF (On-Time In-Full)
• Project supply chain adherence
• Lead time reduction
• Critical material availability index
• Quality & Compliance
• Supplier NCR rate / PPM
• Audit closure rate
• Documentation compliance accuracy
• Zero compliance violations (EXIM / statutory)
• Supplier & Risk
• Critical supplier performance index
• Single-source dependency reduction
• Supplier development success rate
• Risk mitigation closure rate
• People & Process
• Team capability index
• Role backup coverage
• SOP adherence level
• Digital system compliance (ERP discipline)

Leadership Traits Required

• Strong analytical and commercial mindset
• Ability to challenge status quo and drive transformation
• High ownership and accountability orientation
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills
• Process-driven with PDCA discipline
• Resilient, action-oriented, and execution-focused
• Strong communication and cross-functional leadership

Education & Experience

• B.E. / B.Tech (Mechanical / Production / Metallurgy) from reputed institute
• 15–20 years of experience in Material management Head responsible & Accountable for Complete Purchase, SCM & SC in engineering or process equipment industry
• Minimum 5–10 years in leadership role heading procurement function
• Final Positioning Statement

This role is not transactional Purchase leadership—it is a strategic ownership role responsible for enabling global competitiveness through cost leadership, supplier excellence, compliance integrity, and engineering-aligned sourcing transformation.