Strategic Sourcing Head

Own end-to-end procurement strategy for direct materials, metals, plastics, and components across Bengaluru and manufacturing locations. Lead cost transformation through should-costing, value engineering, and make-vs-buy analysis to drive year-on-year margin improvement. Develop commodity sourcing strategies for steel, aluminum, and other inputs while managing price volatility via index-linked pricing and supplier diversification. Rationalize supplier tiers, conduct audits, and ensure readiness for new product launches. Collaborate with R&D, operations, quality, and finance to optimize product design, ensure supply continuity, and validate savings. Digitize processes using SAP S/4HANA and Ariba, standardize RFQ and contracting workflows, and build dashboards for spend and risk tracking. Ensure compliance with legal contracts and ethical standards. Deliver on KPIs including cost savings, gross margin improvement, and supplier performance.