Steel Purchase / Procurement Manager

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and purchasing operations for transmission tower manufacturing . The role requires strong expertise in steel procurement, vendor management, pricing negotiations, and supply coordination to ensure uninterrupted production and cost optimization. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, commercially strong, and capable of managing procurement cycles end-to-end.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Procure raw materials such as steel sections, angles, plates etc.
• Prepare and manage material requirement plans based on production schedules and inventory levels.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement aligned with project and production timelines.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors and steel rolling mills.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts.
• Track vendor performance on cost, quality, and delivery.

Cost Optimization & Negotiation

• Conduct market price analysis and benchmarking.
• Secure competitive pricing through strategic negotiation.
• Monitor steel market trends to optimize purchase timing.

Coordination & Follow-Ups

• Expedite material dispatch and ensure timely delivery.
• Coordinate with production, planning, quality, and accounts teams.
• Resolve supply delays, discrepancies, or quality issues.

ERP & Documentation

• Enter and maintain procurement data in ERP systems.
• Generate purchase orders, material reports, and procurement summaries.
• Maintain proper documentation of quotations, orders, and vendor records.

Billing & Commercial Compliance

• Verify vendor invoices against purchase orders and deliveries.
• Coordinate with accounts for payment processing.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related field.
• 3–8+ years of procurement experience in steel / fabrication / heavy engineering industries.
• Strong knowledge of steel grades, sections, plates, and fabrication materials.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial evaluation skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Excel-based procurement tracking.
• Strong analytical, communication, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with steel mill procurement cycles and supply chains.
• Knowledge of taxation, invoicing, and basic accounting processes.

Key Competencies

• Vendor negotiation & relationship management
• Cost control mindset
• Data accuracy & reporting discipline
• Ownership & accountability
• Time-bound execution

Why Join Us

• Work with a growing infrastructure manufacturing company.
• Opportunity to directly impact cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Exposure to large-scale industrial procurement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person