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Head - Procurement Excellence | Chemical/Oil & Gas/Metals

India Permanent INR8,000,000 - INR10,000,000 per year View Job Description
The Head - Procurement Excellence will lead strategic procurement initiatives, focusing on optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency. This role is pivotal in driving cost efficiency and fostering innovation in the procurement and supply chain department.
  • Only candidates who have done procurement excellence projects
  • Only candidates from industries like Chemical/Metal/Heavy Engineering/O&G

About Our Client

The company is a large organization operating in the industrial and manufacturing sector. It has a strong presence in the global market, delivering high-quality products to its clients.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute innovative procurement strategies aligned with the company's business objectives, driving continuous improvement and digital transformation
  • Lead the implementation of best-in-class procurement practices, processes, and technologies to enhance efficiency, visibility, and control over the company's diverse spend categories
  • Collaborate effectively with the C-suite, functional leaders, and external partners to align procurement initiatives with the organization's strategic priorities and drive cross-functional synergies.
  • Formulate and implement a comprehensive procurement excellence strategy, aligning with the company's overall business goals and driving measurable improvements in cost, quality, and service delivery.
  • Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within the procurement team, providing mentorship and development opportunities to build a future-ready workforce.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address supply chain challenges.Develop and implement robust performance management frameworks to track and report on the procurement function's key metrics, driving continuous improvement and accountability.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical sourcing practices and sustainability goals.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head - Procurement Excellence should have:

  • 25 years of progressive experience in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, or Operations, with at least 10 years in a senior leadership role overseeing multiple procurement functions or a Procurement Excellence/Transformation office.
  • Demonstrated experience in leading large-scale, complex change management and digital transformation projects within a Procurement organization.
  • Deep understanding of procurement best practices across diverse spend categories (MRO, Services, Direct/Indirect Materials).
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work with one of the leaders in the sector
  • Leadership opportunity and high impact role



Quote job ref
JN-022026-6941604

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
India
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-022026-6941604

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

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