Karamtara - Deputy General Manager - Purchase

Job Summary

• Manage procurement operations with an annual volume exceeding Rs. 500 Crores, ensuring optimized spending and value creation.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop strategic relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure high quality, competitive pricing, and reliability.
• Negotiate terms and contracts to secure the best commercial agreements and favorable payment terms.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives in cost, quality, and delivery.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team to enhance their skills and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
• Foster a culture of ethical procurement practices, compliance, and risk management within the team.
• Implement and monitor procurement policies, procedures, and best practices to minimize risks and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market analysis and benchmarking to keep abreast of industry trends and price movements.
• Collaborate closely with operations, finance, quality, and logistics teams to align procurement strategies with production schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Support new product development and process improvements through effective material sourcing.
  

Qualifications & Skills

• 10-15 years of proven experience in procurement and supply chain management, ideally within heavy industries, manufacturing, or energy sectors.
• Comprehensive knowledge of procurement processes across diverse material categories including fuels, chemicals, metals, electricals, spares, and consumables.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Experience managing large-volume procurement with budgets exceeding Rs.500 Crores annually.
• Excellent leadership and team management abilities.
• Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in ERP and procurement software tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills