Head of Purchase

• Develop and execute procurement strategies for raw materials, consumables, capital goods, and services.
• Lead supplier identification, evaluation, negotiation, and contract finalization.
• Ensure timely procurement to support production and business requirements.
• Drive cost reduction, value engineering, and spend optimization initiatives.
• Standardize purchasing processes, policies, and approval systems across all plants.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Collaborate with PPC, Production, Quality, Finance, and Stores teams to align procurement plans.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and audit standards.
• Manage vendor relationships and develop strategic sourcing partnerships.
• Lead procurement digitization and ERP-based purchasing controls.