IN_MIVIN_Manager - Purchasing Template _IN
Core
Lead direct and indirect purchasing activities for a manufacturing plant, defining procurement strategy, driving cost reduction, and managing supplier relationships to ensure supply stability and competitiveness.
Role type
Senior Manager, Procurement & Supply Chain
Builds
Sourcing roadmaps, strategic supplier partnerships, cost-reduction programs, and risk-mitigation plans for plant operations.
Domain
Manufacturing (Industrial Technology/Drive and Control Technologies)
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, cost engineering, supplier risk management, team leadership, budget control, compliance governance, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
MBA in Operations, experience in localization initiatives, knowledge of hedging strategies, NPD involvement with suppliers
Technologies
ERP systems, commodity trading platforms, supply chain risk management tools
Responsibilities
Define and implement overall procurement strategy aligned with business objectives; own annual cost reduction targets and material budget control; build and sustain a robust, risk-balanced supplier base; ensure procurement compliance with company policies and regulations; collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to improve cost, quality, and delivery; build, mentor, and lead a high-performing purchasing team.
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on leadership