DGM Procurement

Role : To lead and streamline the procurement function across BDG Group by developing effective sourcing strategies, optimizing procurement costs, ensuring timely availability of materials, and building a reliable supplier network.The role will drive centralized procurement governance, strategic vendor management, commercial negotiations, and procurement process standardization while ensuring that the manufacturing units receive the right materials, at the right quality, quantity, cost, and time.The position will also focus on improving procurement efficiency, strengthening internal controls, and aligning procurement decisions with the Group’s business objectives and operational requirements.Experience: 15-20 years of relevant experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchase, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.· Experience in leading procurement operations across multiple manufacturing units or business divisions will be preferred.· Strong exposure to procurement of raw materials, consumables, engineering spares, capital goods, and industrial services.· Proven experience in vendor development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, procurement governance, and supplier performance management.· Experience in centralized procurement, ERP-based procurement systems, and cross-functional stakeholder management will be an advantage.Functional Competencies :Strategic Procurement & SourcingCommercial Negotiation & Cost OptimizationVendor Development & Supplier Relationship ManagementProcurement Planning & Material AvailabilityMarket Intelligence & Price BenchmarkingInventory Coordination & Working Capital AwarenessProcurement Policy, Compliance & Internal ControlsERP / Procurement Systems & MIS ReportingContract Management & Commercial Risk AssessmentAnalytical Thinking & Decision-MakingA. Procurement Strategy & PlanningDevelop and implement a Group-wide procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, production requirements, and cost optimization targets.Identify opportunities for centralized procurement, bulk purchasing, supplier consolidation, and long-term sourcing arrangements across business units.Collaborate with plant heads, production, stores, finance, and other departments to understand material requirements and ensure timely procurement.Establish procurement plans, sourcing priorities, and procurement budgets in coordination with relevant stakeholders.Develop standardized procurement policies, procedures, approval matrices, and operating guidelines across the Group.B. Strategic Sourcing & Cost OptimizationIdentify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials, consumables, packaging materials, spares, capital goods, services, and other procurement categories.Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing, favorable payment terms, and improved delivery commitments.Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, price benchmarking, alternative sourcing, value engineering, and supplier negotiations.Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply-demand movements to support informed purchasing decisions.Develop alternative sources for critical materials to reduce dependency on individual suppliers and mitigate supply risks.C. Vendor Management & DevelopmentEstablish and maintain a qualified supplier base through systematic vendor identification, evaluation, registration, and periodic performance reviews.Develop long-term strategic relationships with key suppliers while ensuring competitive commercial terms and professional business practices.Monitor supplier performance against agreed parameters, including quality, pricing, delivery timelines, service levels, and responsiveness.Address supplier-related issues, including delivery delays, quality concerns, commercial disputes, and contractual deviations.Develop vendor performance scorecards and improvement plans to strengthen supplier reliability and accountability.D. Procurement Operations & Material AvailabilityEnsure timely procurement and availability of materials in line with production schedules, sales commitments, and operational requirements.Oversee the procurement cycle from purchase requisition and sourcing to purchase order issuance, delivery follow-up, and closure.Coordinate with plant teams, stores, production, quality, and finance to resolve material shortages, delivery issues, and procurement bottlenecks.Monitor critical material requirements, lead times, pending purchase orders, and supply risks to minimize production disruptions.Support inventory optimization by coordinating with stores and planning teams to balance material availability with working capital requirements.E. Commercial Control & Procurement GovernanceEnsure adherence to the approved procurement policy, delegation of authority, budgetary controls, and purchase approval processes.Establish appropriate controls for vendor selection, quotation comparison, negotiation documentation, purchase order approval, and procurement records.Review procurement commitments, price variations, payment terms, and commercial risks in coordination with Finance.Ensure transparency, ethical sourcing, and compliance with applicable internal policies and statutory requirements.Monitor procurement expenditure, identify deviations from approved budgets, and implement corrective actions.F. Team Leadership & Process ImprovementLead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to improve functional capability, negotiation effectiveness, accountability, and execution discipline.Define procurement team objectives, performance indicators, and individual KRAs aligned with Group procurement priorities.Drive process standardization, digitization, and effective use of ERP/HRMS or procurement systems for purchase tracking, vendor management, and reporting.Develop procurement dashboards and periodic MIS covering expenditure, savings, vendor performance, pending orders, and material availability.Promote cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement across procurement operations and stakeholder engagement.