Strategic Sourcing Head

Role: AGM / Strategic Head

Location: Bengaluru / Manufacturing Location (as
applicable)

Reporting To: MD / COO

Role Objective

To lead strategic procurement and cost transformation
initiatives across raw materials, bought -out parts, and packaging, with the
objective of improving margins, strengthening supplier capability, and
ensuring supply continuity for StoveKraft’s cookware and appliance
businesses.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement Leadership

• Own
  end -to -end procurement strategy for direct materials (metals,
  plastics, components, bought -out parts).
  
• Manage
  large spend categories with focus on cost competitiveness and supply
  assurance.
  
• Drive
  centralized sourcing governance across plants and categories.
  

2. Cost Transformation & Margin Improvement

• Lead should -costing, clean -sheet costing, and zero -based costing initiatives.
  
• Drive
  structured cost reduction programs through:
  
• Value
  engineering
  
• Specification
  optimization
  
• Make
  vs buy analysis
  
• Supplier
  productivity improvement
  
• Deliver year -on -year cost reduction targets without compromising quality or
  service.
  

3. Commodity Strategy & Risk Management

• Develop commodity sourcing strategies for Steel, Aluminium, CI, SS, and
  other key inputs.
  
• Monitor
  commodity price trends and implement index -linked pricing /
  pass -through models.
  
• Reduce
  exposure to volatility through supplier diversification and long -term
  contracts.
  

4. Supplier Strategy & Development

• Lead supplier rationalization and tier -wise sourcing strategy.
  
• Develop
  strategic suppliers for quality, capacity, and cost.
  
• Drive supplier scorecards, audits, and performance improvement plans.
  
• Ensure
  supplier readiness for new product launches and scale -up.
  

5. Cross -Functional Collaboration

• Work
  closely with:
  
• R&D
  / Product Design – for cost -effective product design
  
• Operations
  / Manufacturing – for supply continuity and productivity
  
• Quality – to ensure zero -defect sourcing
  
• Finance – for savings validation and margin impact
  
• Support export product cost competitiveness through optimized sourcing
  (backend role).
  

6. Digitalization & Process Excellence

• Drive
  procurement digitization through ERP, SAP S/4HANA, SAP Ariba, etc.
  
• Standardize
  RFQ, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance processes.
  
• Build
  robust MIS and dashboards for spend, savings, and risk tracking.
  

7. Governance & Compliance

• Ensure
  compliance with procurement policies, legal contracts, and ethical
  sourcing standards.
  
• Establish
  strong controls to avoid supply disruptions and commercial risks.
  

Key KPIs

• Cost
  savings & cost avoidance
  
• Gross
  margin improvement
  
• Supplier
  performance (quality, delivery, cost)
  
• Commodity
  risk exposure reduction
  
• New
  supplier development success
  
• Procurement
  process efficiency
  

Ideal Candidate Profile

Experience

• 10–15
  years of experience in Strategic Sourcing / Procurement / Supply Chain
  
• Strong
  background in consumer durables, appliances, cookware, or electricals
  
• Managed large procurement spends (₹500 Cr+)
  

Skills

• Strategic
  sourcing & negotiation
  
• Should -cost
  & value engineering
  
• Commodity
  buying & risk management
  
• Supplier
  development & governance
  
• Strong
  commercial and analytical mindset
  

Education

• Engineering
  (Mechanical preferred)
  
• Postgraduate
  qualification in Supply Chain / Operations preferred
  

Why This Role Matters at StoveKraft

This role is critical for:

• Protecting
  margins in a cost -sensitive, competitive market
  
• Enabling
  scalable growth without supply risk
  
• Supporting
  domestic and export business profitability
  

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