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India Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Min Experience

17 years

Location

Bengaluru, IN, Pune, IN

JobType

Permanent

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About the role

The Procurement and Supply Chain Head for the India region plays a critical role in driving the execution of a coordinated End-to-End (E2E) Supply Chain strategy in alignment with global standards, while exercising autonomy over region-specific business and logistics decisions. This individual will work in close collaboration with globally responsible counterparts in Procurement and Supply Chain to ensure seamless integration of strategies and optimized regional supply chain operations. This role provides an exciting opportunity to implement globally set strategies while contributing to the growth and success of the India business by making independent, high-impact decisions where regional freedom is required. Key Responsibilities: Execution of E2E Supply Chain Strategy: • Drive the implementation of coordinated E2E supply chain strategies for the India region, ensuring efficiency and optimization at all levels. • Collaborate with global Procurement and Supply Chain stakeholders to achieve alignment with overarching organizational goals. Global Strategy Compliance: • Execute globally defined Procurement and Supply Chain strategies, leveraging synergies across international operations. • Ensure strict adherence to globally set standards and processes within areas connected to global strategies. Regional Autonomy: • Take full ownership of region-specific decisions and accountability for business and logistics aspects that are independent of global strategies. • Develop and implement innovative solutions to address local supply chain challenges and opportunities. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: • Act as the primary liaison between global teams and regional operations, fostering a collaborative working relationship. • Communicate progress, challenges, and needs to global stakeholders, ensuring mutual understanding and support. Performance Optimization: • Monitor and analyze supply chain performance metrics to identify inefficiencies and implement improvements. • Establish robust processes and KPIs to measure the effectiveness of procurement and supply chain operations in the region. Risk Management and Problem Solving: • Identify risks within the India region's procurement and supply chain processes and develop contingency plans • Resolve complex regional supply chain issues while ensuring continuity of operations. Leadership and Team development: • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing regional team. Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration within the India operations

About the company

SKF has been around for more than a century and today we are one of the world's largest global suppliers of bearings and supporting solutions for rotating equipment. With more than 40,000 employees in around 130 countries, we are truly global. Our products are found everywhere in society. In fact, wherever there is movement, SKF's solutions might be at work. This means that we are an important part of the everyday lives of people and companies around the world.

Skills

logistics management
transportation management
warehouse optimization
international trade regulations
customs requirements
logistics strategies
logistics software
logistics tools