Head – Supply Chain, Materials & Procurement

SUMMARYThe Head – Supply Chain, Materials & Procurement will be responsible for leading and transforming Pune Gas's end-to-end supply chain, procurement, inventory, stores and logistics functions. The role is critical to ensuring the timely and cost-effective availability of materials for ongoing and upcoming gas projects, manufacturing of LPG systems and products, spares and service requirements, capital expenditure procurement, and general and indirect procurement requirements. A major responsibility of the role will be to design, establish and successfully implement an integrated inventory and materials management system.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESA. SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP & STRATEGYLead the complete Supply Chain, Materials and Procurement function across Pune Gas.Develop and implement a structured supply chain strategy aligned with the company's growth plans.Build systems capable of managing a large and growing portfolio of simultaneous projects.Establish clear processes for demand planning, procurement planning, inventory management and material movement.Develop a scalable supply chain organisation, processes and governance framework.Develop second-line leadership and strengthen the capability of the existing procurement, stores and logistics teams.B. PROJECT PROCUREMENT & MATERIAL PLANNINGTake complete ownership of material planning and procurement for all awarded gas projects.Work closely with the Projects and Engineering teams to understand project requirements, specifications, BOQs and delivery schedules.Ensure timely procurement of all project materials to avoid delays in project execution.Develop project-wise procurement plans immediately upon receipt of confirmed orders.Coordinate closely with Project Heads and Project Managers to ensure materials are available in accordance with execution schedules.Ensure optimum utilisation of common and standard materials across multiple projects.Avoid unnecessary emergency purchases through better forecasting and planning.C. MANUFACTURING PROCUREMENT & MATERIAL AVAILABILITYEnsure uninterrupted availability of raw materials, bought-out components and consumables for manufacturing operations.Establish effective Material Requirement Planning (MRP) processes.Work closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to forecast requirements.Develop procurement plans based on production schedules and demand forecasts.Identify critical and long-lead components and establish appropriate stocking strategies.Ensure manufacturing is never interrupted due to material shortages.Optimise inventory levels without compromising production continuity.Develop alternate sources for critical components and suppliers.D. PROCUREMENT & SOURCINGLead strategic sourcing and vendor development across all categories.Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, payment terms and delivery commitments.Identify and develop new vendors to reduce dependency and improve competitiveness.Establish a structured Approved Vendor List (AVL).Implement vendor evaluation and periodic vendor performance reviews.Ensure competitive sourcing while maintaining required quality and technical specifications.Drive cost reduction, value engineering and supplier rationalisation initiatives.Identify opportunities for standardisation of materials and components.Work with Engineering and Product Development teams to reduce procurement complexity and cost.Ensure complete procurement documentation and audit trails.Establish clear procurement authority levels and approval processes.E. INVENTORY MANAGEMENT & ERP IMPLEMENTATIONLeading the complete inventory management process design and implementation.Defining inventory workflows for Projects, Manufacturing, Stores and Spares.Establishing a clear and logical material master structure.Defining stock locations, warehouses and material movement processes.Implementing inventory controls and system-based approvals.Establishing accurate project-wise and department-wise material consumption tracking.Ensuring real-time inventory visibility.Conducting regular inventory reconciliation and cycle counts.Establishing minimum, maximum and reorder inventory levels.Developing dashboards and reports for management review.Ensuring successful adoption of the Odoo ERP system by all relevant users.F. STORES & MATERIALS MANAGEMENTLead and improve the overall functioning of the company's stores.Establish professional systems for material receiving, storage, identification and issuance.Improve physical organisation and discipline within all stores and warehouses.Ensure clear material traceability.Implement FIFO / FEFO principles wherever applicable.Establish material preservation and handling procedures.Reduce material losses, damage, pilferage and obsolescence.Ensure timely reconciliation between physical stock and ERP records.Establish periodic stock audits and cycle counting systems.CANDIDATE PROFILEExperienceMinimum 12+ years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, Materials Management or Operations.Minimum 5 years in a senior leadership or department head role preferred.Experience in manufacturing and project-based organisations is strongly preferred.Experience in engineering, industrial equipment, process equipment, energy, EPC, fabrication, industrial products or similar industries will be highly advantageous.Experience handling both manufacturing procurement and project procurement is essential.Educational QualificationEngineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or related disciplineMBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Procurement would be an advantageProfessional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement or Inventory Management would be preferredWHY PUNE GAS?Pune Gas is at an important stage of growth, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, increasing manufacturing volumes and a growing product portfolio.The company now requires a strong supply chain leader who can transform procurement from a transaction-driven function into a strategic business function.The Head – Supply Chain, Materials & Procurement will play a central role and be an important leadership position within the organisation.