AGM / DGM - Purchase( Bihar Foundary And Castings Ltd)

Key Responsibilities:

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement of mechanical equipment and spare parts for:
  

• DRI (Direct Reduced Iron) Plant

• CPP (Captive Power Plant)

• BoP equipment for Power Plant

• SMS (Steel Melting Shop)

  including furnaces, CCM, cranes, etc.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors (domestic & international).
  
• Ensure competitive price discovery through RFQ, techno-commercial comparison, negotiation, and finalization.
  

2. Technical & Commercial Evaluation

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, projects & operations departments to understand specifications.
  
• Verify technical compliance of vendor offers with engineering requirements.
  
• Prepare cost analysis, justification notes, and procurement approvals.
  

3. Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization

• Develop long-term rate contracts and strategic sourcing plans.
  
• Implement cost-saving initiatives, alternate sourcing, and localization.
  
• Maintain control over procurement budgets and reduce inventory costs.
  

4. Vendor Management

• Conduct vendor performance evaluation (quality, delivery, price, service).
  
• Develop new suppliers for critical and imported items.
  
• Monitor vendor schedules and ensure on-time delivery.
  

5. Procurement Operations & Systems

• Ensure timely PO creation, contract management, follow-up, and documentation.
  
• Coordinate with logistics for transportation, customs clearance, and dispatch planning.
  
• Utilize ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / ERPNext etc.) for procurement workflows.
  

6. Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies and audit guidelines.
  
• Maintain transparent, ethical sourcing practices.
  
• Prepare MIS reports, procurement dashboards, and management presentations.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical Engineering

  (mandatory)

• 10–20 years

  of experience in mechanical procurement in

  integrated steel plants

  .
• Strong experience in purchasing equipment/spares for

  DRI, CPP, Power Plant, SMS, EOT cranes, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, conveyors, refractory items, etc.

• Expertise in techno-commercial negotiations and vendor development.
  
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems.

Preferred candidate profile