Head - Raw Material

COMPANY SNAPSHOT

Jindal Steel & Power is an industrial powerhouse with a dominant presence in the steel, mining, and infrastructure sectors. With an investment of USD 12 billion globally, the company continually enhances its capacity utilization and efficiency, driving towards a self-reliant India.

JSP produces economical and efficient steel and power through backward and forward integration. The company’s product portfolio spans across the steel value chain from widest flat products to a whole range of long products and rails. JSP exports its diversified product portfolio to 22+ countries.

JSP CORE VALUES

• Extreme Ownership - Demonstrate complete ownership of the company’s results, whether it is part of our job description or not
• Better Than Before - Never satisfied with the status quo, and always pushing for greater results
• Respect for People - People are our most valuable asset, and we treat them accordingly
• Sustainability - Act in the long-term interest of our company and the environment

JSP BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES

Humility

• Humility is having a learner mind-set and should be in a constant state of learning
• Should be willing to learn and acknowledge what is not known
• Should be able to self-assess and understand his/her strengths and weaknesses and lean on support or be courageous to provide support, as and when needed

Hunger

• Should be driven and ambitious for growth and be greatly self-motivated to look for more
• Should be seeking additional responsibilities and increasing their professional capabilities and should be ready to go beyond and above, because of not being asked to do but being motivated to, by the challenges

Speed in Execution

• Should be swift in effective decision-making
• Should be prompt to gather input smartly to assess and make the required decision with consensus
• Should be able to achieve goals without wasting too much time and resources

ABOUT THE ROLE

The incumbent will lead the end-to-end procurement strategy, sourcing, logistics interface, and vendor management for critical raw materials such as Iron Ore Manganese (IOMG), Dolomite, and Coal for JSPL's Angul and Raigarh steel plants. The role demands strategic thinking, commercial acumen, cross-functional leadership, and operational agility to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality-assured availability of inputs essential for uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for IOMG, Dolomite, Coal, and associated raw materials.
• Conduct periodic market intelligence, price trend analysis, and risk assessments.
• Identify new suppliers, evaluate alternative sources, and manage contracts to mitigate supply risk.

Supplier & Contract Management

• Negotiate long-term contracts ensuring optimal pricing, quality, and supply security.
• Lead supplier performance reviews and relationship management with domestic and international vendors.
• Ensure compliance with JSPL’s ethical procurement policies and statutory requirements.

Commercial & Cost Leadership

• Drive cost optimization initiatives through negotiations, alternative sourcing, and logistics planning.
• Track commodity indices, import duties, and forex exposure relevant to procurement strategy.

Operations & Logistics Interface

• Collaborate with plant operations, planning, and logistics teams to align procurement schedules with production plans.
• Ensure efficient inbound supply chain and inventory management for minimal stock-outs or overstocking.
• Resolve supply disruptions and support plant teams with urgent material requirements.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing procurement team across Angul and Raigarh units.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration with quality, finance, and sustainability team

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferably Mining, Metallurgy, or Mechanical).
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Materials Management, or equivalent (preferred).

Experience

• 15–20 years of experience in raw materials procurement in a large integrated steel or metals organization.
• Proven track record in coal, dolomite, or iron ore procurement (domestic/import).
• Exposure to SAP or similar ERP systems and digital procurement tools.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and commercial skills.
• Strategic mindset with operational execution strength.
• Stakeholder management across internal and external interfaces.
• Leadership and people development capabilities

Work Location & Travel

The position will be based out of Angul and Raigarh, with periodic travel between both units and to supplier sites as required.