Manager – Procurement

Job Title	Manager – Procurement
Reporting Manager	General Manager – Procurement
Grade	Manager
Location	Wardha
Job Purpose	This position will support GM – Procurement in • Project procurement activities • Purchase of consumables, spare parts, plant machinery etc for steel plant (Blast Furnace, Sinter Plant & Coke Oven).

Main Task & Responsibilities:

• Identify and qualify sources for materials, supplies and equipment
• Prepare and issue purchase orders, monitor and manage work in process, time schedules and cost issues to meet material and supply needs.
• Prepare and submit specifications to vendors participating in the bidding for the supply of materials and equipment. Establish annual vendor contracts with pricing, quality levels, terms, etc.
• Identify suppliers that are cost effective and efficient while minimizing the number of vendors for repetitive purchases of materials and supplies.
• Ensure compliance to all internal and external requirements affecting the launch of new programs.
• Prepare cost benefit analysis and recommendation prior to vendor selections and equipment purchases taking into consideration quality, price and expected life.

Eligibility Criteria: Candidate fulfilling following criteria would be given preference

• B.E (preferably Mechanical or Electrical)
• Minimum 12-15 years of related experience in Steel industry (Blast Furnace, Sinter Plant & Coke Oven)