Head of Procurement

Opportunity of a Head of Procurement with a leading supply chain solution company @ Mumbai

Eligibility : -

Minimum 10 Yrs plus experience with Procurement Department.

Leadership Skills.

If applicant is from the Plastic Industry its added advantage.

Location : - Mumbai.

Budget : - 50LPA.

Job Summary :

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Procurement to lead and transform our procurement function. This role will be responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, optimizing spend, ensuring supply continuity, and driving cost efficiencies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership capabilities, commercial acumen, and deep experience in sourcing, contract negotiations, and supply chain risk management.

Key Responsibilities :

Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company’s business goals and objectives

Lead and manage the procurement team across categories, regions, or business units

Drive cost optimization , supplier consolidation, and risk mitigation across the supply base

Establish policies and procedures to standardize and improve procurement processes

Oversee strategic sourcing initiatives for direct and indirect categories, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets are met

Lead vendor negotiations , long-term contracts, and supplier performance management

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., operations, finance, legal, engineering) to align procurement with business needs

Develop and track KPIs and procurement metrics , reporting regularly to senior leadership

Ensure compliance with internal controls, regulatory requirements, and ESG standards in procurement activities

Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance procurement efficiency and transparency

Monitor market trends , emerging risks, and innovations in procurement and supply chain management

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering , or related field (MBA or equivalent preferred)

10–15+ years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Strong knowledge of sourcing, category management, vendor management, and contract negotiation

Experience in managing complex supplier networks , global procurement, and cost control strategies

Excellent analytical, commercial, and negotiation skills

Strong leadership, team-building, and change management capabilities

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), e-sourcing tools, and data analytics platforms

Industry-specific procurement experience from plastic companies is a plus

Key Competencies : Strategic Thinking

Financial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Communication and Influence

Risk Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Process Improvement and Innovation

Interested candidates please share your updated resume on deepak.5@taggd.in