Head Supply Chain

Role Overview

This leadership position is based in Ahmedabad and focuses on building a large-scale talent sourcing network across India. The role combines institutional relationship management, recruitment program delivery, event execution, process improvement, and team leadership to support organizational hiring objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and execute a pan-India strategy for attracting talent through educational and skill-building institutions.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with Training & Placement Officers, universities, ITIs, polytechnics, and placement agencies.
• Work with government and private skill development initiatives to expand talent access.
• Serve as the main point of contact between external institutions and internal training functions.
• Keep institutional partnerships aligned with broader hiring and workforce plans.
• Manage several talent acquisition initiatives at the same time and track results against goals.
• Use data and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Use digital tools to source, track, and engage candidates more efficiently.
• Apply automation and analytics to strengthen scalability and operational performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and run national-level job fairs involving employers and institutions across multiple regions.
• Design and oversee hackathon events, including logistics, sponsorship coordination, participant engagement, and judging arrangements.
• Lead, coach, and support a team handling institutional outreach and candidate engagement.
• Promote ownership, performance, and continuous improvement within the team.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should hold a bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources, supply chain management, or a related discipline. An MBA is preferred.

Applicants are expected to bring at least 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, supply chain management, or institutional partnerships, including a minimum of 5 years in a leadership capacity.

Additional Information

This position requires strong collaboration with external institutions, internal teams, and program stakeholders. Success in the role depends on the ability to manage large-scale initiatives, use technology effectively, and deliver measurable outcomes.