Alcott Global is retained by a leading international industrial company to search for a Head of Indirect Procurement to be based in Germany or Netherlands.

The Head of Indirect Procurement is responsible for leading the global strategy, governance, and execution of sourcing initiatives across all indirect spend categories, including IT, professional services, MRO, facilities, logistics, HR services, marketing, travel, and capital expenditures.

This role drives cost optimization, demand management, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and process standardization across regions and business units. The Director partners closely with Finance, IT, HR, Operations, Legal, and executive leadership to align procurement strategies with enterprise objectives while enhancing transparency, compliance, and value realization.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and implement global category strategies across all indirect spend areas.
• Drive cost optimization, value creation, and demand management initiatives across business functions.
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and strategic supplier contracting.
• Establish strong procurement governance, policies, and compliance frameworks.
• Partner with Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, savings validation, and working capital objectives.
• Collaborate with IT, HR, Marketing, Facilities, and other functional leaders to align sourcing strategies with business needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier selection processes.
• Implement supplier performance management programs, including KPIs, SLAs, and scorecards.
• Drive consolidation of suppliers and standardization of services across regions where appropriate.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier concentration, financial stability, cybersecurity, and service continuity.
• Oversee procurement technology platforms (e-sourcing, contract lifecycle management, P2P systems).
• Champion procurement digital transformation and process automation initiatives.
• Lead ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing efforts within indirect categories.
• Build and develop a high-performing indirect procurement team.
• Promote best practices in category management, stakeholder engagement, and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost savings, process efficiency, compliance, and service quality.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required. An MBA or a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 12+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership roles.
• 5+ years leading indirect procurement teams in a global or multi-site environment.
• Experience managing diverse indirect categories such as IT, professional services, facilities, and MRO.
• Demonstrated success in delivering enterprise-wide cost savings and procurement transformation initiatives.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation expertise.
• Deep understanding of indirect spend categories and supplier markets.
• Experience with procurement systems (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, etc.).
• Strong financial and analytical capabilities, including TCO and cost modeling.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional alignment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Experience in global procurement governance and compliance frameworks.

Alcott Global is retained by a leading international industrial company to search for a Head of Strategic Sourcing to be based in Germany or Netherlands.

The Head of Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading the development and execution of global sourcing strategies across direct and/or indirect spend categories to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, risk mitigation, and long-term value creation. This role partners closely with Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Quality, and key business stakeholders to ensure sourcing strategies align with organizational goals and support global manufacturing and commercial operations.

The Head will lead strategic supplier negotiations, oversee contract development, drive category management initiatives, and ensure supply continuity across a global supplier network.

Key Responsibilities:  

• Develop and execute global sourcing strategies across assigned spend categories.
• Conduct spend analysis, market assessments, and supplier benchmarking to inform sourcing decisions.
• Drive cost reduction and value creation initiatives through competitive bidding, value analysis, and supplier consolidation.
• Align sourcing strategies with business objectives, manufacturing footprint, and growth initiatives.
• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships to ensure performance in cost, quality, delivery, and innovation.
• Lead supplier selection, evaluation, qualification, and segmentation processes.
• Implement and manage supplier performance scorecards and corrective action plans.
• Lead complex global contract negotiations, including pricing, commercial terms, and risk mitigation provisions.
• Ensure contract compliance and governance across business units and regions.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, financial, and capacity-related risks.
• Develop dual-sourcing and contingency plans to ensure supply continuity.
• Partner with Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality to support sourcing decisions and total cost of ownership models.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and supplier onboarding initiatives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of sourcing professionals.
• Drive procurement process improvements, standardization, and digital tool adoption.
• Support ESG, sustainability, and responsible sourcing initiatives within the supply base.
• Deliver measurable improvements in cost, working capital, supplier performance, and risk reduction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, or related field required. An MBA or a Master’s degree is an advantage.
• 12+ years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain roles.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing sourcing teams and global supplier portfolios.
• Experience in industrial manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, energy, chemicals, heavy equipment, or related sectors strongly preferred.
• Proven success managing global sourcing strategies across multiple regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC).

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong expertise in category management, supplier negotiations, and contract management.
• Deep understanding of industrial supply markets, manufacturing processes, and supplier economics.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost savings, working capital improvements, and value creation.
• Strong financial acumen, including TCO analysis and cost modeling.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to influence cross-functional leadership.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development capabilities.
• Knowledge of ERP and sourcing tools (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, Jaggaer, etc.).
• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

Alcott Global is retained by a leading international medical devices company to search for a Head of Supply Chain – ASEAN & South Asia to be based in Singapore.

The Head of Supply Chain – ASEAN & South Asia is responsible for leading and optimizing end-to-end supply chain operations across the ASEAN and South Asia region. This role will drive supply chain strategy, ensure operational excellence, improve service levels, manage cost efficiencies, and build scalable processes to support business growth across multiple markets.

The successful candidate will oversee key functions including demand planning, supply planning, logistics, warehousing, and distribution while partnering closely with commercial, finance, and operations teams.

Key Responsibilities:  
Supply Chain Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute the regional supply chain strategy aligned with business objectives and growth plans.
• Act as the regional supply chain leader and key business partner to commercial and operational stakeholders.
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain teams across ASEAN and South Asia markets.

Demand & Supply Planning

• Oversee demand forecasting and supply planning processes to ensure optimal inventory levels and product availability.
• Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) cadence and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage supply constraints, risk scenarios, and allocation planning when needed.

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution

• Manage inbound and outbound logistics operations across the region, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery.
• Optimize warehouse footprint, distribution models, and 3PL partnerships.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, customs, and import/export requirements.

Customer Service

• Lead regional customer service operations to ensure high service levels and customer satisfaction across ASEAN and South Asia.
• Oversee end-to-end order management and ensure seamless coordination between Sales, Planning, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor and drive improvement of key service KPIs, including OTIF, order accuracy, and customer issue resolution.

Inventory & Cost Optimization

• Drive working capital improvements through inventory optimization initiatives.
• Monitor and reduce supply chain costs, including freight, storage, and obsolescence.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline operations and improve efficiency.

Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify supply chain risks and develop mitigation plans (supplier disruption, geopolitical risk, regulatory changes, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support business continuity planning and crisis response when disruptions occur.

Process Improvement & Digitalization

• Lead initiatives to improve supply chain processes, governance, and performance reporting.
• Drive adoption of planning tools, ERP enhancements, and supply chain digital transformation.
• Establish KPIs and dashboards to track performance across the region.

Qualifications:

• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain / Operations Management.
• Experience working in high-growth or developing markets.
• Exposure to ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics) and advanced planning tools.
• Lean / Six Sigma or continuous improvement certification.
• Strategic thinking with strong operational execution capability
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership
• Commercial mindset with ability to balance service and cost
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-changing environments
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Role: Head - Corporate HR and Talent Acquisition - Manufacturing Industry

Reporting to: CHRO                                  

Direct Reports: 4

Indirect Reports: 5

Function: Human Resources

Department :Human Resources    

Location: Mumbai                       

Objective: To lead and drive the Human Resources Business Partnering for Corporate while heading the Talent Acquisition function, ensuring the strategic alignment of HR initiatives with business objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Business Partnership

• Act as the primary HR advisor, consulting business leaders on people strategy, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness.
• Partner with C-Suite and functional heads to ensure HR initiatives are aligned with business goals and deliver solutions for complex challenges.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across corporate, consumer, and sales units to influence decision-making and successfully lead change management efforts.
• Interpret people's data, provide analytics and insights on leadership, and advise on talent risks and opportunities.
• Ensure seamless deployment of HR programs, lead annual people cycles, and foster a culture of continuous feedback.
• Drive customized HR strategies and engagement programs for the consumer division and field force.
• Support sales capability building, field engagement, and retention initiatives.

Talent Acquisition

• Lead talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives, workforce planning, and multi-geography hiring, including campus-to-corporate and overseas recruitment.
• Optimize end-to-end processes using ATS, digital tools, psychometric assessments, competency evaluations, and agentic AI predictive analytics for speed, accuracy, and candidate experience.
• Manage budgeting, cost optimization, hiring controls, partner/candidate networks, and talent pipelines to build a robust database of potential candidates.
• Develop and expand strategic partner and candidate networks, proactively creating pools of high-potential talent for future hiring needs.
• Oversee seamless onboarding and ensure compliance through robust metrics, analytics, and process improvements.
• Coach and develop high-performing TA team, driving operational excellence and stakeholder alignment.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic hiring, vendor management, and continuous TA enhancements.

Talent Management

• Lead annual manpower planning and forecasting to ensure strategic workforce alignment.
• Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding through exit, including promotions and transfers.
• Oversee talent assessment, succession planning, and development of the leadership pipeline.
• Design rewards and recognition and anchor key corporate HR events

Performance Management

• Drive results-oriented performance management via goal-setting, continuous feedback, and objective evaluations aligned to business goals.
• Ensure timely execution of appraisals with equal focus on achievement and employee growth plans.
• Advise managers on fair, data-driven practices to develop talent and promote accountability.
• Lead regular talent and performance reviews for high-potential identification and succession planning.
• Coordinate with Compensation & Benefits to ensure performance aligns with rewards and promotions.

Team Management

• Embody and promote organizational CREDO to foster meritocracy and high performance.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, feedback, and recognition to build team excellence.
• Ensure ongoing training to equip the team with the latest skills and knowledge.
• Identify/develop high-potentials, guide challenges, and optimize team performance.
  
  

Employee Engagement / Retention & Development

• Lead the design and execution of employee engagement strategies and tailored interventions to enhance motivation, collaboration, and retention across diverse business units.
• Champion organizational CREDOs and cultural values, embedding them in initiatives for a unified, purpose-driven environment.
• Drive inclusive high-performance culture by advising leaders on people practices, facilitating dialogue, and supporting change management.
• Develop and implement retention strategies to retain top talent and maintain optimal attrition rates.
• Monitor trends, leverage exit interviews, and apply data analytics for proactive turnover reduction.
• Present actionable dashboards and insights to leadership for informed retention decisions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 18-20 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 10 years of significant leadership in HR Business Partnering and Talent Acquisition, preferably gained within large, complex, or multi-industry corporate environments.
• Proven track record in designing and executing strategic HR and recruitment initiatives aligned to business goals, including high-volume and specialized hiring.
• Experience leading and managing HR and talent acquisition teams, ensuring operational excellence, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Hands-on expertise with ATS and digital recruitment tools, employer branding, workforce planning, and candidate experience management.
• Demonstrated stakeholder management abilities; able to influence senior leadership and drive cross-functional collaboration.
• Digital, Analytics, Influence & Impact, Strategic thinking, Change management

Academic Criteria

• Educational Qualification: Master’s in business administration in Human Resource Management

Leadership Skills

• Achievement Orientation: Demonstrates a strong drive to achieve and exceed defined goals and performance targets. Takes ownership of outcomes, remains resilient in the face of challenges, and consistently delivers results with a focus on quality, timelines, and impact.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Effectively identifies issues, analyzes complex situations, and evaluates multiple options before making sound, timely decisions. Uses data, judgment, and experience to solve problems, manage risk, and implement practical solutions.
• Integrity and Process Compliance: Acts with the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, and transparency. Adheres strictly to organizational policies, legal requirements, and established processes, while promoting a culture of accountability and compliance.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly, concisely, and confidently across levels and stakeholders. Actively listens, adapts messaging to the audience, and ensures information is accurately conveyed to enable alignment, understanding, and action.
• Customer Orientation: Demonstrates a strong focus on internal and external customers by understanding their needs and expectations. Proactively delivers timely, high-quality solutions and builds trusted relationships that enhance satisfaction and long-term value.
• Team Management: Leads, motivates, and develops teams to achieve collective and individual objectives. Provides clear direction, constructive feedback, and coaching, while fostering engagement, accountability, and a high-performance culture.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and geographies to achieve shared goals. Builds strong partnerships, values diverse perspectives, and contributes positively to a cooperative and inclusive work environment.
• Strategic Orientation, Planning and Execution: Thinks strategically with an understanding of business priorities and long-term objectives. Translates strategy into actionable plans, sets clear milestones, allocates resources effectively, and ensures disciplined execution to deliver sustainable results.

STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION

• Type of Interaction: Internal
• Interaction with: C-Suite members, Functional heads, HR CoEs , HRBP - Plants & Sales
• Nature of Interaction: Collaborate to align HR initiatives with business objectives, support employee engagement, address HR-related queries, and facilitate training programs

Type of Interaction: External

• Interaction with: Recruitment vendors, Consulting partners, Survey providers, Contract Employee Agencies
• Nature of Interaction: Ensure compliance with guidelines and regulations, represent the organization in statutory matters, and manage recruitment partnerships.
  
  

Note : This role requires 5.5 days working every week .

Alcott Global is partnering with a leading Pharmaceutical Manufacturing company to search for their Head Quality & Regulatory Affairs. The role will be based in Hyderabad/Bengaluru.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

The Quality Leader  will be responsible for defining and driving the organization’s overall Quality strategy across manufacturing sites and R&D facilities, ensuring full compliance with global regulatory requirements, and product quality goals. The position requires deep expertise in GxP environments, strong regulatory acumen, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders while building sustainable quality capabilities within the organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership: Develop and implement global quality/regulatory strategies,  policies, and standards that align with business goals
• Regulatory compliance: Ensure total compliance with GMP, ICH, ISO standards, and other  applicable regulatory requirements in various jurisdictions
• Quality Management System: Oversee the establishment, maintenance, and enhancement of  a robust QMS to drive operational efficiency
• Client Management: Act as a primary high level contact for clients regarding quality, providing  transparency and trust
• Audit and Inspection Management: Lead in preparation for and management of regulatory  inspections and customer / client audits. Strive towards any time readiness for audits
• Risk Management: Formulate risk management and mitigation strategies to identify potential  issues and implement preventive measures
• Continuous Improvements: Drive initiatives to reduce defects, optimize process, and reduce  cost using Lean Six Sigma, automation, digitalisation or similar methodologies
• Team Leadership: Manage QA, QC and Compliance Teams across multi site operations,  fostering a culture of quality
• Responsibility for designing ,implementing ,and ensuring compliance to all quality related SOP  at manufacturing sites and R&D facilities.
• Ensure availability of adequate resource, including man power to maintain compliance with GxP  requirements
• System harmonization across various sites to have uniform quality systems
• Provide Quality Leadership to the organisation and build people capability in the company.  Identify critical roles and plan for succession for those roles internally

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• PhD in Organic Chemistry (Preferred) with some hands on experience in Analytical Methods
• 15+ years of progressive experience in Quality Management within a CDMO, CRDMO or large  pharmaceutical environment
• Must have been in leadership position for 5+ years
• In depth knowledge of various regulatory standards
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills
• Capable of engaging both internal and external stakeholders

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