Purchase Head

𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆The AGM – Purchase will be responsible for managing and leading the plant's procurement function, ensuring the timely availability of engineering and maintenance spares, consumables, services and other operational requirements at optimum cost and quality.The role involves developing procurement strategies, supplier identification and development, commercial negotiations, cost optimization, purchase planning, contract management, inventory coordination, vendor performance monitoring and ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable statutory requirements.The position will work closely with Production, Melting & Casting, Rolling, Mechanical and Electrical Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Stores, Finance and other departments to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.Job Location: Sarigam Plant, Gujarat 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Preference for candidates from Copper/Copper Alloy, Non-Ferrous Metals, Aluminium, Steel, Metal Processing, Engineering, Foundry or other process-manufacturing industries.𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀:𝟭. 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 & 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴Develop and implement plant procurement strategies aligned with production plans, maintenance schedules, inventory norms and business objectives. Ensure timely procurement of spares, consumables, tools, equipment and services.𝟮. 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 & 𝗠𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Manage procurement of mechanical and electrical spares, rolling mill components, furnace spares, EOT crane parts, hydraulic and pneumatic components, bearings, motors, pumps, utilities spares and other maintenance requirements.𝟯. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Identify, evaluate, empanel and develop reliable suppliers.Conduct supplier assessments and coordinate technical evaluations with user departments. Maintain an approved supplier database and develop alternate sources for critical materials.𝟰. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Lead price negotiations, finalize commercial terms, evaluate quotations and achieve cost savings without compromising quality, safety or delivery. Analyse price trends, total cost of ownership and opportunities for localization and alternate sourcing.𝟱. 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 & 𝗢𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Review purchase requisitions, verify specifications and approvals, issue purchase orders within the delegated authority and ensure compliance with the purchase approval matrix. Monitor order status and follow up on pending deliveries.𝟲. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 & 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Negotiate and manage contracts for plant services, equipment maintenance, fabrication, repairs,transportation and other outsourced requirements, in coordination with the concerned departments. Ensure clarity on scope, rates, service levels, payment terms andcontractual obligations.𝟳. 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, delivery, responsiveness and service. Resolve supply related issues, coordinate corrective actions and review vendor performance periodically.𝟴. 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 & 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Coordinate with Stores and user departments to maintain appropriate inventory levels, avoid stock-outs and reduce excess or non-moving inventory. Support critical spare identification, minimum/maximum stock levels and procurement planning.𝟵. 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 & 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Ensure procurement is based on approved specifications, drawings, quality standards and technical requirements. Coordinate with QA, Maintenance and user departments for material inspection, rejection handling, replacement and supplier corrective action.𝟭𝟬. 𝗦𝗔𝗣' 𝗠𝗜𝗦 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀Ensure accurate purchase records in the SAP system. Prepare MIS on procurement spend, cost savings, pending purchase orders, supplier performance, delivery delays, emergency purchases and budget utilization.𝟭𝟭. 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 & 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹Prepare and monitor the purchase budget in coordination with Finance and user departments. Ensure adherence to approved budgets, payment terms, commercial controls and procurement delegation of authority.𝟭𝟮. 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 & 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval procedures, audit requirements, applicable legal and statutory requirements, and documentation standards. Maintain transparent procurement practices and proper records for internal and external audits.𝟭𝟯. 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 & 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁Lead, guide and develop the plant Purchase team. Define responsibilities, monitor performance, improve procurement processes and build a culture of accountability, integrity and continuous improvement.𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgy or Production Engineering. An MBA/PGDM in Materials Management, Supply Chain Management or Procurement will be an added advantage.𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲Approximately 12–18 years of experience in Purchase/Procurement, preferably in manufacturingindustries, with significant experience managing plant procurement.𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲Strong understanding of engineering and maintenance spares, plant utilities, industrial consumables, technical specifications.𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲Strong skills in price analysis, negotiation, contract management, cost control, supplier agreements and procurement budgeting.𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗹𝗲𝗱𝗴𝗲Working knowledge of SAP system, MS Excel - Advance, procurement MIS and vendor management systems.