Manager/Departmental Head - Supply Chain Management & Procurement

Position Details: We are urgently hiring for the position of Manager - SCM (Departmental Head - Procurement & Supply Chain) for a Wiring Harness and Connectors manufacturing company in Bangalore. Job Statement: The SCM Head will be responsible for managing end-to-end procurement activities for both direct and indirect commodities while ensuring uninterrupted supply and operational efficiency. The role focuses on strategic sourcing, vendor management, cost optimization, and strong commercial negotiations, especially across indirect procurement categories such as IT, MRO, services, facilities, logistics, and CAPEX. Key Responsibilities: - Manage procurement activities for direct materials and indirect procurement categories. - Lead end-to-end sourcing activities including RFQs, techno-commercial evaluation, vendor finalization, and procurement execution. - Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for operational requirements. - Drive commercial negotiations for indirect commodities and service contracts. - Identify and implement cost-saving and value optimization initiatives. - Lead supplier contract negotiations, renewals, and compliance activities. - Coordinate with Admin, IT, Finance, Production, Engineering, and Operations teams for procurement planning and execution. - Support inventory optimization initiatives and working capital improvement. - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and compliance standards. Key Skills/Competencies: - Strong negotiation and commercial acumen. - Expertise in strategic sourcing and category management. - Strong exposure in handling indirect procurement categories (IT, Services, Facilities, MRO, CAPEX, Logistics, etc.). - Supplier relationship and vendor management skills. - Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems and procurement digitization. - Knowledge and experience in connectors and harness business for defence applications.