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Designation:- Regional Supply Chain Manager – India (AGM/DGM/GM)

Job Description:-

Experience

Minimum 15 years in supply chain leadership roles, including similar senior/regional management positions .
Proven responsibility for Procurement + Logistics + Expediting + Quality Control , and exposure to production execution/supervision or supplier manufacturing follow-up.
Demonstrated track record in leading teams and delivering performance improvements across cost, delivery, and quality.

Role purpose: Lead and optimize end-to-end supply chain operations for Water Technologies in India, ensuring reliable procurement, efficient production execution, on-time deliveries, and strong supplier and product quality performance. The role has full accountability for regional supply chain execution and team leadership across Procurement, Production Supervision, Logistics & Expediting, and Quality Control.

Reporting & scope

Level: Senior leadership role ((AGM/DGM/GM-level – India career scale)

Reports to: Global Supply Chain Manager (Head Office)

Primary reporting line; dotted-line to India site/country leadership as applicable

Team scope: Matrix leadership across functional leads and teams in Procurement, Production Supervision, Logistics & Expediting, and Quality Control (India)

Operating model: Multicultural, matrix organization with strong Head Office functional governance. Global functions define standards, policies, category strategies, and key approvals; India executes within this framework.

Ways of working: Functional managers lead the day-to-day activities of executing employees in India. The Regional Supply Chain Manager aligns and coordinates functional managers to deliver integrated, timely, and quality execution end-to-end by setting priorities, running an execution cadence, removing blockers, and escalating gaps to Head Office when needed.

Interfaces: Engineering, Project Management, Finance, Legal/Contracts, HSE, Construction, Global SCM, and key suppliers/subcontractors

Key responsibilities

1) Supply Chain leadership & governance

- Lead the regional supply chain strategy and operating model aligned with global SCM policies and project/business priorities.

- Drive matrix execution by partnering with functional managers to define clear RACI, targets, and handoffs; monitor delivery and quality performance, and resolve cross-functional conflicts quickly and constructively.

2) Procurement & supplier management

Drive sourcing for equipment used in water treatment/desalination projects and operations (e.g., mechanical equipment, piping/valves, chemicals, electrical & instrumentation, fabrication, services).

- Lead contract and commercial negotiations to secure best total cost, delivery, and quality outcomes.

3) Production supervision / shop-floor execution (as applicable)

Oversee production planning and execution for regional manufacturing/assembly/fabrication activities and supplier production follow-up.

Ensure adherence to plans, productivity targets, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Engineering and QA/QC to resolve technical and nonconformance issues quickly.
Lead expediting to ensure supplier manufacturing progress visibility and on-time delivery.

4) Logistics, expediting & delivery performance

Manage import/export compliance and documentation; minimize delays and demurrage.

5) Quality control & compliance

Ensure proper execution of corporate QC strategy including ITPs, inspection planning, vendor inspections, incoming inspections, NCR/CAPA, and supplier audits.
Ensure compliance with relevant standards, customer specifications, and regulatory requirements.
Promote a strong quality culture. - Oversee production planning and execution for regional manufacturing/assembly/fabrication activities and supplier production follow-up.

6) Risk management & resilience

- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks.

-Maintain contingency plans, alternate suppliers, and critical-path tracking for projects.

8) Cost leadership & value creation

- Deliver measurable savings and productivity improvements through strategic sourcing, and supplier collaboration.

-Support budgeting and forecasting with Finance.

9) Stakeholder management*

Serve as the key supply chain integrator between India execution teams, functional managers, project teams, and Head Office (Global Supply Chain and professional managers); ensure transparent communication, proactive issue resolution, and alignment to global priorities.

Tools & systems

Strong proficiency with ERP

Experience with procurement or planning tools (BI, Monday, ACC)

Preferred / advantage criteria

- Proven experience working in international/global companies and in matrix environments.

-Experience supporting EPC / industrial projects, manufacturing, or engineered equipment supply chains (water, energy, chemicals, infrastructure, etc.).

-Exposure to global sourcing and multi-country logistics

Success measures (typical KPIs)

On-time delivery (supplier and project/site delivery)
Procurement savings and cost avoidance vs. plan
Supplier quality: NCR rate, closure cycle time, audit results
Logistics cost and performance
Production adherence and productivity (where applicable)
Team capability development and retention

Behavioral profile

High ownership and bias for execution; strong escalation judgment
Structured problem solving, data-driven decision making
Leadership to ensure smooth and efficient matrix team execution; strong influencing skills, conflict resolution, and the ability to align local priorities with Head Office directives
Resilient under pressure.
Ethical, compliant, and values-driven leadership style
Strong communication skills across cultures and levels

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