Global head of indirect procurement

Job Description

Job Description Business: PPS Department: Global Supply Chain Management Location: Kurla Travel: Required Job Overview: Global head of indirect procurement Key Stakeholders: Internal Project management, Engineering, EHS, Manufacturing, Quality, Research and Development (R&D), Finance, Legal, SCM, Regulatory Affairs, Information Technology (IT) Key Stakeholders: External Customers, Suppliers, Logistics and Transportation Partners, Regulatory Agencies, Consultants and Advisors Reporting Structure Reports to the Global Head of Supply Chain Experience 18-20 years Competencies Strategic Leadership:Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for MRO, services, consumables, IT, travel, gifting and other indirect spend aligning with organizational goals.Drive innovation in procurement processes, implementing best practices to improve efficiency and sustainability in sourcing.Implement digitization initiatives to enhance efficiency, transparency, and accuracy in procurement operations.Establish and maintain policies, standards, and guidelines to support ethical and effective procurement practices. Service Metrics Improvement:Enhance service metrics such as Turnaround Time (TAT) from Purchase Requisition (PR) to Purchase Order (PO), and PO to Goods Receipt (GR).Develop and implement strategies to streamline procurement processes and reduce cycle times. Spend Management & Analytics:Utilize advanced spend management analytics to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize procurement spend.Implement tools and methodologies to monitor and analyze procurement data.Establish and implement a category management structure to achieve cost efficiencies.Globalize vendor bases to leverage economies of scale and improve supplier performance. Team Management and Development:Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing procurement team, promoting a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.Set clear objectives, KPIs, and performance metrics for the procurement team to ensure alignment with project and corporate goals.Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and strategies across the procurement team and relevant stakeholders. Supplier and Contract Management:Identify, evaluate, and manage key suppliers, ensuring strong partnerships, quality standards, and on-time delivery for critical engineering projects.Oversee the negotiation of contracts, including terms, pricing, service levels, and risk management provisions.Establish risk management frameworks for supplier relationships, ensuring contingency planning and supplier risk mitigation. Sustainability and Compliance:Champion sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, ensuring alignment with the company’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals.Ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, and corporate policies across procurement activities