Head Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Key Responsibilities

SCM Leadership Plant & Projects

• Lead the overall SCM function for Plant as well as Projects.
• Develop an integrated SCM strategy aligned with manufacturing and project requirements.
• Establish SCM processes, SOPs, controls and performance systems.
• Lead and develop the SCM/Purchase team across plant and project requirements.
• Ensure coordination between plant procurement and project procurement.

2. Plant Procurement

• Manage procurement requirements for plant operations and manufacturing.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, consumables, spares, electrical/mechanical items and other plant requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, PPC, Engineering, Quality and Stores for material planning.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability.
• Develop alternate sources for critical materials.

3. Project Procurement

• Lead procurement for wind-energy projects across multiple locations.
• Manage project-wise material planning and procurement schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of project-critical and long-lead materials.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Project Coordinator for site requirements.
• Monitor material movement from supplier to project site.

4. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Development

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans.
• Identify, evaluate and develop new suppliers.
• Build a strong and reliable vendor base for plant and project requirements.
• Conduct supplier evaluation and performance reviews.
• Develop alternate vendors for critical categories and materials.

5. Commercial & Cost Management

• Lead RFQ, quotation evaluation and commercial negotiations.
• Drive cost reduction and value-engineering initiatives.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules and commercial conditions.
• Ensure procurement is aligned with approved budgets and management requirements.

6. Material Planning & Inventory

• Develop material planning systems aligned with production and project schedules.
• Monitor critical material availability and shortages.
• Control inventory and working capital.
• Ensure proper coordination between Procurement, Stores and Operations.
• Track open POs and pending deliveries.

7. Logistics & Supply Chain

• Oversee logistics planning for plant and project requirements.
• Ensure timely movement of materials to project sites.
• Monitor dispatches, transit and delivery schedules.
• Resolve supply-chain bottlenecks and delivery issues.

8. Management & MIS

• Prepare regular SCM MIS for Senior Management / CMD.
• Track:
• Procurement status
• Material availability
• Open PO
• Pending deliveries
• Vendor performance
• Cost savings
• Inventory
• Critical/long-lead materials
• Project-wise procurement status
• Escalate critical supply-chain risks and delays.

Candidate Profile

• 1522 years of experience in Supply Chain / Procurement / Purchase / Materials Management.
• Strong experience in both Plant/Manufacturing and Project Procurement.
• Experience in Wind Energy / Renewable Energy / EPC / Heavy Engineering / Manufacturing preferred.
• Proven experience in strategic sourcing and vendor development.
• Strong commercial negotiation and supplier-management skills.
• Experience managing multi-location project procurement.
• Strong understanding of inventory, logistics and material planning.
• Experience in leading and developing SCM teams.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to independently lead the complete SCM function.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Preferred Exposure

Wind Turbine / WTG | Renewable Energy | EPC | BoP | Heavy Engineering | Manufacturing | Project Procurement | Plant Procurement