Assistant Manager Procurement & Purchase

Roles & Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Source & procure materials, equipment & supplies essential for plant operations.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors to secure the best terms for quality, cost & timely delivery.
• Develop & maintain strong vendor relationship to ensure consistent supply & address any supply chain issues.

Inventory Management

• Plan, monitor & maintain adequate amount of stock while reducing surplus or shortage.
• Monitor stocks regularly & track the usage of materials to predict future needs more effectively.
• Implement efficient storage systems to ensure quick access and prevent material wastage or damage.

Material & Equipment Storage

• Ensure materials are stored and handled properly, prioritizing safety & organization.
• Maintain a well organized layout to facilitate efficient inventory management.
• Establish procedures handling & securing materials to reduce risk & prevent losses.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, stock levels, inventory movement & usage.
• Ensure all procurement & storage activities comply with company policies & regulatory requirements.

Coordination & Communication

• Co ordinate with project team to make sure materials are available on time as per project schedules.
• Co ordinate with finance team for budget management, & vendor payments.

Safety & Compliance

• Implement & Monitor safety practices at construction sites.

Budget & Cost Control

• Prepare & manage project budgets, monitor expenses & cost control.
• Implement cost saving initiatives, including bulk purchasing.
• Ensure that the project is completed within the allotted budget & timeline.

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in stores management, procurement, and purchasing within the DRI , power & steel industry.
• Hands on experience in managing materials specific to DRI production, power generation & steel manufacturing
• In depth understanding of DRI, power & steel plant operations, including the materials required at different stages of production.
• Experience of procurement & inventory management systems in a power & steel plant environment.
• Experience in leading a stores & purchasing team in a DRI, power & steel plant.
• Ability to plan, execute & supervise material flow, inventory management & timely procurement of essential goods.
• Strong leadership & decision making skills in a high-pressure industrial environment
• Detailed knowledge of raw materials & consumables required for DRI, power generation & steel productions.
• Understanding of plant - specific regulations, safety standards & quality assurance processes relevant to DRI & steel manufacturing.
• Familiarity with handling high-value, critical equipment & spares used in the steel & power plant.
• Expertise in managing vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, & ensuring timely supply of materials specific to the steel & power industry.
• Experience in sourcing & securing critical materials at competitive prices while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong problem solving skills especially in resolving supply chain disruptions or inventory management issues related to DRI, power & steel plant operations.
• Ability to forecast material requirements accurately & handle urgent procurement needs during unexpected operation disruptions or maintenance periods.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills for interacting with vendors & ensure compliance with procurement procedures.
• High attention to detail for maintaining accurate records of inventory, purchases & deliveries.
• Knowledge of industry compliance standards, including safety regulations, quality control, & environmental norms in DRI & steel plant operation.

Interested Candidates can share their CV's on payal.makwana@arya.in