Assistant Procurement Manager

Responsibilities:

1. Procurement Operations

• Execute procurement of refractory raw materials such as alumina silica magnesite binders additives and other consumables.
• Ensure timely availability of materials as per production and project schedules.
• Float enquiries evaluate quotations negotiate prices and issue purchase orders.
• Monitor order status follow up for on-time deliveries and resolve delivery discrepancies.

2. Vendor Management

• Identify evaluate and onboard new suppliers for raw materials packaging spares and indirect materials.
• Conduct vendor audits in coordination with Quality and Technical teams.
• Develop strategic vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and supply assurance.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality cost reliability and service.

3. Cost Optimization

• Develop cost reduction strategies through alternate sourcing negotiation and long-term contracts.
• Support localization or indigenization of imported refractory raw materials.
• Analyze market trends price fluctuations and risks related to key commodities.

4. Coordination & Compliance

• Work closely with Production PPC Quality and Maintenance to forecast and plan material requirements.
• Ensure procurement activities adhere to company SOPs compliance norms and statutory guidelines.
• Review and maintain procurement documentation contracts and records.
• Ensure REACH compliance MSDS documentation and regulatory approvals for imported materials.

5. Inventory & Logistics Support

• Coordinate with stores and logistics for inventory levels lead times and critical material availability.
• Support inbound logistics planning for domestic and imported materials.
• Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and initiate corrective actions.

6. Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare procurement reports MIS supplier performance metrics and cost-saving dashboards.
• Support procurement budgeting and annual contracting processes.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of refractory raw materials supply base and global sourcing.
• Negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Understanding of import procedures INCOTERMS and logistics.
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP/Oracle) and procurement modules.
• Analytical thinking and cost-conscious approach.
• Excellent communication coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong compliance mindset and attention to detail.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical / Ceramic) or Supply Chain preferred.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management (preferred but not mandatory).
• 48 years of experience in procurement within the refractory steel cement or industrial manufacturing sector.
• Experience in sourcing refractory raw materials will be an added advantage.