Hiring || Procurement Head

Job Description – Procurement Head

Job Title: Procurement Head

Location: Sodepur, Kolkata

CTC: Up to ₹35 LPA

Experience: 15–22 Years

Industry Preference (Mandatory)

• Railway Wagon Manufacturing
  
• Rail Components Manufacturing
  
• Rolling Stock
  
• Heavy Engineering
  
• Capital Equipment
  
• Industrial Manufacturing
  

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Procurement Head to lead the end -to -end procurement function for a leading railway manufacturing organization. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in strategic sourcing, vendor development, commercial negotiations, procurement planning, and supply chain management within the railway, heavy engineering, or industrial manufacturing sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the complete procurement function for manufacturing operations.
  
• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
  
• Source and procure raw materials, fabricated parts, engineering components, and consumables.
  
• Plan procurement activities based on production schedules and customer requirements.
  
• Identify, evaluate, develop, and manage strategic suppliers.
  
• Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and favorable commercial terms.
  
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability to support production schedules.
  
• Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and service KPIs.
  
• Develop alternate vendors to minimize procurement risks.
  
• Collaborate with Production, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Stores, and Finance teams.
  
• Drive annual cost optimization and value engineering initiatives.
  
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, contracts, and statutory requirements.
  
• Analyze commodity pricing, market trends, and supply risks.
  
• Prepare procurement MIS reports, dashboards, and management presentations.
  
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to achieve operational excellence.
  

Requirements

• Strategic Procurement
  
• Vendor Development & Vendor Management
  
• Strategic Sourcing
  
• Commercial Negotiation
  
• Procurement Planning
  
• Supply Chain Management
  
• Cost Optimization
  
• Contract Management
  
• Inventory Planning
  
• Procurement MIS & Reporting
  
• Supplier Performance Management
  
• ERP/SAP Procurement Module
  
• Cross -functional Stakeholder Management
  

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Production, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline (Mandatory)
  
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, Materials Management, or Procurement (Preferred)
  

Experience

• 15–22 years of procurement experience in manufacturing.
  
• Minimum 5 years in a Procurement Head, Senior Procurement Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
  
• Mandatory experience in Railway Wagon Manufacturing, Rolling Stock, Heavy Engineering, Industrial Equipment, or Capital Equipment Manufacturing.