SUMMARY
The 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 RESPONSIBILITIES
A. SUPPLY CHAIN LEADERSHIP & STRATEGY
- Lead 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 PLANNING
- Take 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 AVAILABILITY
- Ensure 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 & SOURCING
- Lead 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 IMPLEMENTATION
- Leading 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 MANAGEMENT
- Lead 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 PROFILE
Experience
- Minimum 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 Qualification
- Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial or related discipline
- MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Operations or Procurement would be an advantage
- Professional certifications in Supply Chain, Procurement or Inventory Management would be preferred
WHY 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.
