Head of purchasing

Hiring: AGM – Purchase (Direct Material)
We are looking for a seasoned procurement professional to join our team as AGM – Purchase (Direct Material). This regional leadership role focuses on managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and sourcing for high-impact materials like polymers, rubber, and steel components.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing: Manage sourcing activities for Polymers and Rubbers, including localization and identifying alternate sources for cost-reduction projects.
- Supplier Management: Maintain a target supplier panel for steel components, stampings, and springs, ensuring adequate capacity meets annual budget requirements.
- NPD Support: Identify local suppliers for New Product Development (NPD) rubber compounds and develop components with panel suppliers within defined lead times.
- Financial Oversight: Perform internal costing for NPD components, conduct periodic pricing negotiations based on market fluctuations, and execute...