Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end procurement for the US plant, including sourcing, RFQ/RFP, negotiations, PO management, and supplier follow-up.
- Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and compliance.
- Drive cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives through negotiations, alternate sourcing, localization, and supplier development.
- Develop and maintain spend analysis, supplier performance dashboards, and procurement reports.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, lead times, MOQ, warranty, and other commercial conditions to maximize business value.
Key Performance Indicators
- Procurement cost savings / cost avoidance
- Supplier OTIF and service level
- Purchase price variance
- Strategic sourcing and alternate supplier development
Qualifications & Experience
- 6–10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in international procurement and India–US supply chains will be an advantage.
- Strong experience in supplier negotiations, cost analysis, sourcing, and vendor
- Strong stakeholder-management skills with the ability to work across India and US time zones.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.