Procurement & Supply Chain Head

Purpose of the Role:  The primary focus of this role is to provide leadership and control to define, create/develop, implement, maintain Strategic Sourcing, and follow high standards across the organization  Responsible for executing, managing, delivering and overseeing all aspects of the supply chain process within the company to cater to global market while optimizing the entire process. Key Responsibilities: 1. Overall Responsibility:  Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business.  Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance.  Ensure purchasing strategies align with business objectives, operational needs, and market competitiveness.  Manage supplier selection and evaluation processes, including terms and conditions, supplier rationalization, and supply chain solutions.  Mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities through proactive evaluation of business challenges.  Contribute to the overall business strategy and annual budget process.  Take ownership of purchasing policy, guidelines, and associated documents.  Initiate and innovate procurement processes, including eProcurement. 2. Purchasing and Supply Chain Strategy:  Develop and implement procurement and supply chain strategies, policies, and procedures.  Focus on direct materials categories (Stamping, Forging, Machining, Sheet Metal) at a corporate level.  Negotiate