Sr. Manager/ Manager Purchase

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Company Overview

Elcom International Pvt. Ltd.

Role Overview

Head Purchase

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

• Define, develop, and execute the overall procurement strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Lead category management for key materials including electrical, electronic, and electromechanical components.
• Establish long-term sourcing strategies for critical components and global vendor development.

Supplier Management & Development

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard world-class suppliers to ensure quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to enable innovation and risk mitigation.
• Drive global sourcing initiatives and alternate vendor strategies.

Cost Optimization & Commercial Excellence

• Lead high-value negotiations to achieve cost savings, value creation, and supply assurance.
• Implement total cost of ownership (TCO) and should-cost modeling for informed decision-making.
• Continuously benchmark prices and practices against global standards.

Inventory & Supply Chain Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, and Finance to maintain optimum inventory levels and ensure timely procurement.
• Support S&OP initiatives and improve procurement responsiveness to demand fluctuations.

Digitalization & Process Excellence

• Drive digital procurement transformation through ERP and procurement tools (SAP/Oracle).
• Improve procurement analytics, dashboards, and real-time reporting for strategic decision-making.
• Lead process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement (Kaizen, Lean, Six Sigma).

Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Ensure strict adherence to regulatory, commercial, and ethical procurement practices.
• Oversee contract management, documentation, audits, and risk mitigation frameworks.

Leadership & Talent Development

• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing procurement team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous learning within the function.

Qualifications & Skills

1. Educational Background

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• Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Mechanical, Engineering or equivalent.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management (preferred).

2. Experience

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• 15–25 years of progressive experience in procurement/supply chain management.
• Minimum 5–7 years in a leadership role overseeing strategic sourcing in manufacturing.
• Strong exposure to electrical/electronic/electromechanical components sourcing is a must.

3. Skills & Competencies

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• Proven leadership and team-building abilities.
• Strong negotiation and commercial acumen.
• In-depth knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement technologies.
• Analytical mindset with strong data interpretation and decision-making skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities.

pratham.saraf@elcom-in.com