Structural Steel Purchase

Position: Senior Executive Structural Steel Procurement

Location: Kolkata, Taratala-Behala

Department: Commercial

No of Vacancy: 1

Reporting to: AGM/DGM- Steel Purchase

Role Overview

structural steel items (beams, channels, angles, plates, flats, hollow sections, etc.)

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify and develop reliable vendors for structural steel (mills, stockists, authorized dealers, traders).
• Float inquiries, obtain quotations, and prepare comparative statements (techno-commercial).
• Negotiate price, quality, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure timely order placement and follow-up for material delivery.

2.Vendor & Market Management

• Maintain vendor database for structural steel suppliers.
• Conduct vendor evaluations and performance monitoring.

Keep track of prevailing steel market trends, rates, and availability.

3.Material Planning & Coordination

• Coordinate with the Projects/Engineering team for technical requirements (IS specifications, grades, sizes, and sections).
• Ensure procurement as per BOQ, project timeline, and quality standards.
• Align with Stores/Logistics for delivery schedules and inventory management.

Commercial & Compliance

• Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) and ensure contract compliance.
• Verify and process supplier bills in coordination with Finance/Accounts.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory compliances, and audit requirements.

5.Cost Optimization

• Explore alternate sources to ensure competitive pricing.
• Control procurement costs through bulk purchases, rate contracts, and negotiations.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of

  structural steel sections

  (beams, channels, angles, flats, hollow sections, plates).
• Good understanding of steel specifications (IS codes, grades).
• Vendor development and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of SAP is Mandatory

• Strong communication, coordination, and analytical skills.

Qualification & Experience

• Graduate in Engineering (Mechanical) or Graduate with PG in Materials Management / Supply Chain.

• 58 years of experience

  in steel procurement, preferably in EPC, construction, fabrication, or steel-intensive industries.
• Exposure to vendor management and contract negotiations.

• Seniority Level:

  Executive

• Industry

• Construction Hardware Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Machinery Manufacturing

• Employment Type :

  Full-time

• Job Functions

• Purchasing
• Strategy/Planning
• Supply Chain

• Skills

• Technical Requirements
• Beam
• Steel Structures
• Columns
• Negotiation
• Procurement
• Purchase Orders
• Plates
• Technical Analysis
• Market Know