Section Head - Procurement

Job Overview

The Section Head of Procurement at Aditya Birla Chemicals will coordinate procurement activities across multiple plants to ensure timely planning and execution in line with centralized procurement policies. This role focuses on consolidating plant requirements to leverage cost advantages, developing and supporting vendors to reduce lead times, and ensuring cost-effective and timely acquisition and delivery of materials including capital equipment and consumables.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate procurement planning across plants and implement central procurement guidelines.
• Aggregate requirements from all plants to achieve optimal procurement benefits.
• Develop new vendors and enhance existing vendor relationships by providing technical support to expedite processes.
• Ensure timely purchasing of materials considering cost efficiency.
• Manage material delivery with a focus on economical transportation and related expenses.
• Execute prompt procurement to mitigate production disruptions during emergencies.
• Plan and guarantee on-schedule delivery of project materials to avoid any delays in project execution.
• Procure capital equipment and oversee CAPEX schemes, ensuring adherence to project timelines and budgets.
• Procure engineering items and consumables common across plants by consolidating plant demands and managing vendor interactions.
• Register and evaluate new vendors, including due diligence and vendor visits to verify technical and financial capabilities.
• Drive vendor development efforts aimed at cost reduction and enhanced quality.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO SA-8000 standards, and various audits relevant to quality and safety awards.
• Adhere strictly to safety policies in accordance with DuPont safety standards.

Qualifications & Experience

The candidate must hold a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical or Instrumentation Engineering. Experience in procurement or related fields spanning 10 to 12 years is required.

Location

This role is based in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.