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 annual cost-reduction initiatives.
Crisis Management:  Resolve material shortages through strategic allocations and alternate solutions.

What You Bring

Experience:

At least 16 years of experience in purchasing, specifically focused on polymers, rubber, and steel processes.
Technical

Skills:

Deep knowledge of raw rubber/steel costing and market intelligence regarding polymers and chemicals.
Systems:  Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
Industry Background:  Strong preference for candidates from the Polymer or Rubber industries.

Role Details
Reporting:  This position reports directly to the Head of Procurement.
Focus:  Managing regional procurement for direct materials.