Head - Strategic Procurement - Automotive

Position: Head Strategic Procurement
Industry: Automotive
Location: Delhi NCR
Experience: 18+ Years

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We are hiring a senior procurement professional for a leading MNC in the automotive industry. The role will lead strategic procurement and sourcing initiatives, supplier development, cost optimization, negotiations, and procurement strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for automotive components/materials.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Drive cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and value optimization.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers.
- Manage supplier performance, quality, cost, delivery, and risk.
- Lead and mentor the procurement team.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.
Key Requirements:
- 18+ years of experience in Automotive Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.
- Strong knowledge of automotive components and supplier ecosystem.
- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiations, cost reduction, and supplier development.
- Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Candidates from reputed automotive/OEM/Tier-1 organizations preferred.