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Lead - Strategic Procurement

Lead - Strategic Procurement

GEA Group

14 years

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Vadodara Gujarat India

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Skills Required

procurement sourcing management strategy development drive segmentation risk analysis benchmarking automation deployment sap ariba coupa erp collaboration analytics workflow integration finance planning ai ml training optimization engineering support design compliance sustainability governance transparency strategies manufacturing data power tableau negotiation analyze eprocurement oracle leadership communication spark

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On-site

Job Type

Full Time

Job Description

Responsibilities / Tasks

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

Lead category strategy development for direct and indirect spend (e.g., raw materials, machined components, Casting ,Forging ).
Drive supplier segmentation, risk management, and long-term sourcing agreements (LTAs).
Conduct should-cost analysis, benchmarking, and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
Manage supplier performance using KPIs (OTD, quality, cost, innovation).
Identify and onboard strategic suppliers aligned with cost, quality, and innovation targets.

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Procurement Digitalization & Process Automation

Champion the deployment and enhancement of digital procurement platforms (e.g., SAP Ariba, Coupa, Jaggaer, or custom ERP tools).
Implement tools for e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM), supplier collaboration portals, and spend analytics dashboards.
Drive automation of P2P (Procure-to-Pay), source-to-contract (S2C), and workflow integration with finance, production, and planning systems.
Evaluate and implement AI/ML-based procurement intelligence and supplier scorecards.
Lead change management and stakeholder training for digital adoption across global teams.

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Cost Optimization & Value Engineering

Lead cross-functional cost reduction initiatives with engineering, quality, and operations teams.
Support Design-to-Cost (DTC) and Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) programs.
Evaluate global sourcing opportunities, including LCC (Low-Cost Country) sourcing.
Drive make vs. buy analysis and contribute to capacity expansion strategies.

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Compliance, Sustainability & Governance

Ensure compliance with internal policies, legal requirements, and supply chain transparency laws (e.g., RoHS, REACH, ESG reporting).
Integrate sustainable procurement practices and develop supplier sustainability scorecards.
Lead supplier risk mitigation strategies (geopolitical, financial, logistical, environmental).

Education

Your Profile / Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain.
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or Supply Chain Management ( Added advantage) .

Experience

Minimum 14+ years in strategic sourcing/procurement .
Proven experience in implementing or managing Strategic Procurement.
Strong background in engineering/manufacturing industries (Food and Pharma Machinery ,automotive, heavy machinery, etc.).

Technical Skills

Familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL).
Strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills.
Ability to analyze technical drawings and specifications for procurement of engineered items.
Expertise in eProcurement platforms (SAP Ariba, Oracle SCM, Coupa, etc.).

Soft Skills

Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent communication and change management capabilities.
Business acumen and strategic thinking.

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