Head - Strategic Procurement - Automotive

Position: Head Strategic Procurement

Industry: Automotive

Location: Delhi NCR

Experience: 18+ Years

Job Description:

We are hiring a senior procurement professional for a leading MNC in the automotive industry. The role will lead strategic procurement and sourcing initiatives, supplier development, cost optimization, negotiations, and procurement strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for automotive components/materials.

- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.

- Drive cost reduction, supplier negotiations, and value optimization.

- Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic suppliers.

- Manage supplier performance, quality, cost, delivery, and risk.

- Lead and mentor the procurement team.

- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain teams.

Key Requirements:

- 18+ years of experience in Automotive Procurement / Strategic Sourcing.

- Strong knowledge of automotive components and supplier ecosystem.

- Proven expertise in strategic sourcing, negotiations, cost reduction, and supplier development.

- Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder-management skills.

- Candidates from reputed automotive/OEM/Tier-1 organizations preferred.