Procurement Executive

You will be working as a Procurement Manager in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh with a salary budget of 4.5-5 LPA. Your role will involve leading end-to-end sourcing, contract negotiation, cost control, and supplier governance in the steel category. Collaborating with product, logistics, and finance teams is crucial to ensure reliable, efficient, and ethical procurement practices. Your key responsibilities will include leading the procurement lifecycle, building and managing supplier networks, negotiating pricing and terms with steel manufacturers and transporters, aligning procurement plans with demand forecasts, monitoring steel price trends, leveraging analytics tools, driving compliance to SOPs, coordinating with logistics for seamless delivery, and leading process improvements and automation. To excel in this role, you should have at least 3-5 years of experience in B2C procurement, preferably in steel, manufacturing, EPC, or construction sectors. You must have proven experience in managing high-value vendor contracts, cost negotiations, and supplier onboarding. A strong understanding of steel grades, standards, market dynamics, and logistics implications is essential. Proficiency in procurement platforms like SAP, Coupa, Zoho, and Excel-based analytics is required. Effective communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influence skills are necessary. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field is a must, and an MBA is a plus. Fluency in English, Telugu, and Hindi is preferred. In this role, you will have the opportunity to gain exposure to national-scale procurement and digital supply chain innovation. You will play a key role in shaping the future of steel commerce in India. The job offers a high-growth environment with ownership, mentorship, learning opportunities, competitive salary, performance bonuses, and a clear career path to senior roles.,