Head of Procurement

Procurement Head / Head of Strategic Sourcing

Location: Hyderabad

Work Mode: Full-Time

Experience: 15-20 Years

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Define and execute procurement strategies aligned with global business objectives.
• Lead sourcing initiatives across multiple procurement categories.
• Drive cost optimization and value creation through strategic supplier engagement.
• Develop long-term category strategies and procurement roadmaps.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, selection, and onboarding.
• Manage strategic supplier relationships and vendor performance programs.
• Negotiate complex commercial agreements and contracts.
• Ensure supplier compliance with organizational standards and governance requirements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders across global regions to understand procurement requirements.
• Act as a trusted advisor for sourcing and procurement decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Finance, Operations, Legal, Supply Chain, and Business Units.

Procurement Transformation

• Drive procurement process improvements and digital transformation initiatives.
• Implement best practices in strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier management.
• Leverage procurement technology platforms to improve efficiency and visibility.
• Establish KPI-driven procurement governance and reporting frameworks.

Leadership & Team Management

• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing procurement teams.
• Drive a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Manage organizational capability development and succession planning.

Mandatory Skills

• Strategic Sourcing
• Category Management
• Procurement Operations
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM)
• Contract Negotiation
• Vendor Governance
• Spend Analysis
• Cost Optimization
• Procurement Transformation
• Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership
• Risk Management

Preferred Category Experience

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following categories are preferred:

• Indirect Procurement
• IT Procurement
• Professional Services
• Engineering Services Procurement
• Manufacturing Procurement
• CAPEX Procurement
• MRO Procurement
• Logistics & Supply Chain Procurement
• Corporate Services Procurement

Preferred Systems & Tools

• SAP Ariba
• SAP MM
• Coupa
• Oracle Procurement Cloud
• Jaggaer
• Procurement Analytics Platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM preferred.
• Relevant certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or CSCP are advantageous.