Manager / Senior Manager Purchase (Raw Materials Procurement)

Role & responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Requirement Analysis

• Review project drawings and Bill of Materials (BOM) in coordination with the Design and Production teams.
• Forecast raw material requirements for current and upcoming projects.
• Prepare purchase plans based on project schedules and stock levels.

2. Supplier Sourcing & Evaluation

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for structural steel, plates, bolts, welding consumables, paints, etc.
• Evaluate supplier performance based on quality, delivery, and pricing.
• Maintain and update an Approved Vendor List (AVL).
• Negotiate contracts and framework agreements with suppliers and mills.

3. Procurement Process Management

• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQ) to multiple vendors.
• Compare quotations, analyze costs, and prepare techno-commercial comparison sheets.
• Issue purchase orders (PO) as per company policies and ensure order acknowledgment.
• Follow up with suppliers for timely delivery as per schedule.

4. Quality & Documentation Control

• Ensure all materials comply with relevant standards (ASTM, EN, IS, JIS).
• Verify and maintain Mill Test Certificates (MTCs) and other quality documents.
• Coordinate third-party or internal inspection for raw materials before dispatch.
• Maintain full traceability of materials by heat number and batch number.

5. Inventory & Logistics Coordination

• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the stores department for material receipt and inspection.
• Arrange transport and logistics for bulk materials and oversize loads.
• Ensure safe and proper unloading, stacking, and storage of steel materials.

6. Cost & Budget Control

• Monitor price trends for structural steel and related commodities.
• Negotiate best prices while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Support management in budgeting and cost-saving initiatives.

7. Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare periodic purchase reports (open POs, delivery status, price comparisons).
• Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO standards, and safety guidelines.
• Support audits (internal / external) with proper documentation and traceability records.

Preferred candidate profile

• Education:

  B.E./B. Tech in Mechanical/Metallurgy/Industrial Engineering or equivalent. MBA in Materials Management / Supply Chain preferred.

• Experience:

  1520 years of experience in procurement within the

  steel fabrication / PEB / heavy engineering

  industry.