Associate General Manager - Procurement (Steel)

Job PurposeTo lead domestic procurement of Hot Rolled (HR) Coils, Steel Plates, API Grade Coils, and API Grade Plates from approved Indian steel mills. Responsible for strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, techno-commercial negotiations, inventory planning, SAP-based procurement operations, cost optimization, and ensuring compliance with API, ISO, and customer quality requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement & SourcingManage procurement of:HR CoilsHR PlatesAPI Grade CoilsAPI Grade PlatesSource materials from approved domestic millsDevelop sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimum cost.Conduct supplier evaluation, vendor development, and performance reviews.Monitor market intelligence, steel price trends, and mill production schedules.Technical ProcurementStrong Working Knowledge Of:API 5L GradesIS 2062 GradesASTM and customer-specific specifications.Responsibilities:Evaluation of technical specifications and customer requirements.Review and verification of Mill Test Certificates (MTCs).Understanding of chemical and mechanical properties.Assessment of weldability, toughness, and forming requirements.Coordination with Quality and Production teams for material approvals.Commercial ManagementConduct techno-commercial evaluations.Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and annual rate contracts.Drive procurement savings and cost-reduction initiatives.Manage procurement budgets and spending controls.Develop alternate approved sources to mitigate supply risks.SAP & SystemsHands-on Experience In:SAP MM ModuleVendor ManagementInventory MonitoringProcurement MIS & ReportingInventory & Supply Chain CoordinationEnsure timely availability of HR and API grade materials.Coordinate closely with Production, Planning, QA, Stores, and Logistics teams.Optimize inventory levels while preventing stock-outs.Monitor demand forecasts and procurement plans.Quality & ComplianceThorough Knowledge Of:API 5L SpecificationsISO 9001 Quality Management SystemMill Quality Assurance SystemsMaterial Traceability RequirementsVendor Qualification & Audit ProcessesEnsure compliance with customer, statutory, and internal quality standards.Support supplier audits and quality improvement initiatives.Educational QualificationB.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Metallurgical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.MBA / PG Diploma in Materials Management or Supply Chain Management preferred.ExperienceMandatory10-15 years of experience in domestic steel procurement.Minimum 5 years of experience in sourcing HR Coils, Plates, API Coils, and API Plates.Strong exposure to procurement from leading Indian steel mills.Sound understanding of API 5L and IS 2062 specifications.Hands-on experience with SAP MM.Preferred Industry BackgroundSteel Pipe ManufacturingLine Pipe ManufacturingOil & GasHeavy EngineeringEPC ProjectsInfrastructure ManufacturingThis position is responsible for end-to-end procurement of HR Coils, Plates, API Coils, and API Plates, ensuring optimum cost, quality, delivery performance, and compliance with API/ISO/customer specifications.