Chief Manager - Materials (KEC_JR_0000326)

Responsibilities :

Supplier Management

• Drive supplier performance improvement in the areas of schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and quality.
• Monitor and enhance supplier delivery ratings and quality ratings.
• Strengthen relationships with strategic suppliers to ensure long-term reliability.
  

Procurement & Material Availability

• Lead end-to-end procurement of raw materials (RM), consumables, and services to ensure 100% material availability with zero line stoppage
• Ensure timely scheduling, order placement, follow-ups, and expediting of critical materials.
  

Cost Optimization & VAVE

• Drive SCM cost-saving initiatives through VAVE, strategic sourcing, contract renegotiation, rate optimization, and logistics efficiencies.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement and waste elimination.
  

Contract & Commercial Management

• Oversee negotiation and finalization of service agreements, logistics contracts, and annual rate contracts.
• Ensure compliance with internal commercial guidelines and risk management policies.
  

Inventory Management

• Maintain inventory levels within defined norms (inventory days) while ensuring uninterrupted supply.
• Optimize safety stock, reorder levels, and material planning parameters.
  

Scrap Management

• Oversee timely scrap disposal and auction processes.
• Ensure adherence to compliance, documentation, and audit requirements for scrap management.
  

Qualification:

Technical

• Hands-on experience in preparing and analyzing MIS reports
• SAP / ERP proficiency
  

Functional

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of all procurement MIS, including daily/weekly inventory and material availability dashboards.
• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing strategies, contract management, and commercial terms
• Proficiency in inventory planning, MRP, and integrated production planning
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  

Behavioral

• Relationship Skills
• Good in Communication & Presentation Skills
• Data-driven decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Team-oriented approach across functions and geographies
  

Competencies