Role Overview:
You will be joining AGCO as a Director of Procurement to lead the India-based sourcing operations with a focus on accelerating the MF Transform initiative. Your role will involve eliminating bottlenecks, driving agility, and shifting sourcing execution to aggressive parallel workflows to achieve world-class speed in supply continuity and part approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive the execution of critical items to improve the timing of approved parts by making strategic decisions to move projects in parallel and reduce time-to-market.• Act as the primary point of escalation and alignment for the MF India Sourcing Team, providing guidance on supplier engagement, negotiation, and long-term relationship leadership within the Indian market.• Lead synchronization with Global Category Directors (GCDs) and Global Category Managers (GCMs) to ensure regional India tactics align with global category strategies and enhance agility.• Partner with the Supplier Quality & Engineering (SQE) organization to accelerate Supplier Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and navigate the PPAP approval process efficiently.• Develop and monitor KPIs for speed and effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall procurement velocity.• Take ownership of supply continuity topics within India, managing risks and negotiating favorable terms to protect the organization against disruptions.Qualification Required:
• Experience: You should have 20+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the Indian manufacturing or industrial sector.• Expertise: Proven track record in driving large-scale transformation initiatives and managing complex supplier ecosystems.• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with Categories in Automotive or Ag. Sector as well as APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality validation processes.• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; MBA preferred.• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Additional Details:
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, is a global agricultural machinery and infrastructure manufacturer with facilities worldwide. As part of a team of 20,000 professionals, you will collaborate across AGCOs locations to recruit the best candidates and work towards achieving the company's goals. Role Overview:
You will be joining AGCO as a Director of Procurement to lead the India-based sourcing operations with a focus on accelerating the MF Transform initiative. Your role will involve eliminating bottlenecks, driving agility, and shifting sourcing execution to aggressive parallel workflows to achieve world-class speed in supply continuity and part approvals.
Key Responsibilities:
• Drive the execution of critical items to improve the timing of approved parts by making strategic decisions to move projects in parallel and reduce time-to-market.• Act as the primary point of escalation and alignment for the MF India Sourcing Team, providing guidance on supplier engagement, negotiation, and long-term relationship leadership within the Indian market.• Lead synchronization with Global Category Directors (GCDs) and Global Category Managers (GCMs) to ensure regional India tactics align with global category strategies and enhance agility.• Partner with the Supplier Quality & Engineering (SQE) organization to accelerate Supplier Requirements Reviews (SRRs) and navigate the PPAP approval process efficiently.• Develop and monitor KPIs for speed and effectiveness, identifying bottlenecks and implementing corrective actions to enhance overall procurement velocity.• Take ownership of supply continuity topics within India, managing risks and negotiating favorable terms to protect the organization against disruptions.Qualification Required:
• Experience: You should have 20+ years of progressive procurement or strategic sourcing experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within the Indian manufacturing or industrial sector.• Expertise: Proven track record in driving large-scale transformation initiatives and managing complex supplier ecosystems.• Technical Skills: Deep familiarity with Categories in Automotive or Ag. Sector as well as APQP, PPAP, and supplier quality validation processes.• Education: Bachelors degree in engineering, Supply Chain, or Business; MBA preferred.• Soft Skills: Exceptional negotiation, stakeholder management, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Additional Details:
AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, is a global agricultural machinery and infrastructure manufacturer with facilities worldwide. As part of a team of 20,000 professionals, you will collaborate across AGCOs locations to recruit the best candidates and work towards achieving the company's goals.
