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The Head of Program Purchasing is responsible for leading Program Purchasing activities within the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology businesses throughout the product lifecycle. The role drives achievement of purchasing, cost, profitability, localization, and launch targets while ensuring supplier readiness and successful execution of customer programs. Acting as the key purchasing interface for regional management, the position collaborates closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Global Purchasing teams to support business growth, operational excellence, and purchasing transformation.
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Chennai, TN, IN, 631604
Req ID 90284 | Chennai, India, ZF Commercial Vehicle Control Systems India Limited
The Head of Program Purchasing is responsible for leading Program Purchasing activities within the Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology businesses throughout the product lifecycle. The role drives achievement of purchasing, cost, profitability, localization, and launch targets while ensuring supplier readiness and successful execution of customer programs. Acting as the key purchasing interface for regional management, the position collaborates closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, and Global Purchasing teams to support business growth, operational excellence, and purchasing transformation.
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Lead Program Purchasing activities for regional customers and product programs across Commercial Vehicle Solutions and Industrial Technology.
Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with regional and global business objectives.
Drive purchasing performance related to cost, productivity, localization, profitability, and supplier competitiveness.
Lead supplier selection, nomination, negotiation, and sourcing decisions for strategic programs.
Ensure supplier readiness and execution of all purchasing deliverables to support successful product launches and industrialization activities.
Lead Value Analysis / Value Engineering (VA/VE) initiatives and cost optimization programs throughout the product lifecycle.
Establish supplier risk management frameworks and mitigation actions to ensure business continuity.
Drive supplier localization and regional sourcing strategies to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.
Partner with regional and global stakeholders to achieve business and customer objectives.
Lead organizational capability development and mentor purchasing teams to build future leadership pipelines.
Represent Purchasing leadership in executive reviews, customer discussions, and strategic decision-making forums.
Drive transformation initiatives, process excellence, and procurement digitalization across the region.
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
Minimum 20+ years of relevant experience in Program Purchasing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Management, or Automotive Procurement, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong experience in supplier negotiations, cost management, and program delivery.
Proven success in leading cross-functional and multicultural teams.
Experience working in global matrix organizations with diverse stakeholder groups.
Strong commercial acumen and customer-oriented mindset.
Knowledge of SAP, eSourcing platforms, procurement analytics, and digital procurement solutions preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead transformation initiatives and drive organizational changes.
Be part of our ZF team as Head of Program Purchasing and apply now!
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