Head of Partner Sourcing – OEM Execution (India)

About the role

The Head of Partner Sourcing – OEM Execution for the India region will lead the OEM Execution Center, shaping partner strategies that secure supply, optimise total cost of ownership and deliver high‑quality home‑appliance products. Reporting to the Global Head of Partner Sourcing OEM, you will drive sourcing initiatives that support the company’s growth objectives and local‑for‑local programmes.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement the partner sourcing strategy for India in line with global guidelines.
• Lead strategic sourcing projects to optimise total cost of ownership and ensure supply security.
• Build and manage a robust partner ecosystem, including onboarding, performance monitoring and risk mitigation.
• Oversee new‑product introduction (NPI) execution, meeting cost targets, quality gates and launch readiness.
• Ensure supplier quality complies with BSH standards (TCR).
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams such as GOM, Marketing, Engineering and Quality.

Required profile

• University degree in Engineering, Supply Chain or Business.
• 12+ years of experience in OEM sourcing, supplier management and execution.
• Proven track record in global, cross‑functional environments.
• Strong leadership and execution capabilities.

Required skills

• Strategic sourcing and procurement.
• Contract negotiation.
• Total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling and cost optimisation.
• Project and programme management.
• Stakeholder management and communication.