Hod Purchase Power PlantSmsDri For Steel Manufacturing Bilaspur , Chhattisgarh

Bilaspur - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description:

TheHead of Purchase (HOD Purchase)in an integrated power plant/steel plant environment (including Steel Melting Shop/Direct Reduced Iron units) is a senior management role responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all procurement activities. This position ensures the timely cost-effective and quality-compliant acquisition of raw materials capital goods and services to support continuous operations in a heavy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:Formulate and implement comprehensive purchasing strategies and policies aligned with overall business objectives focusing on cost optimization risk mitigation and supply chain efficiency across power SMS and DRI operations.
Vendor Management:Identify evaluate and select reliable global and local suppliers and vendors. This includes negotiating contracts terms and pricing to establish long-term mutually beneficial relationships while managing vendor performance and compliance with quality standards (e.g. BIS ASTM/ASME codes).
Procurement & Sourcing:Oversee the entire purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle from requisition to payment authorization. This involves sourcing specific materials such as capital goods (boilers pumps compressors) structural steel TMT cement electrical components (cables switchgear) and general MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) items.
Cost Control & Budget Management:Manage purchasing budgets track spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing bulk negotiations and value engineering. The HOD is responsible for preparing budgets and forecasts for all purchasing activities.
Inventory Control:Collaborate with stores and production teams to monitor inventory levels implement optimization strategies and ensure the timely delivery of materials to avoid shortages or excess stock thereby minimizing carrying costs.
Cross-Functional Coordination:Work closely with other department heads (Production Quality Assurance Finance Projects Engineering and Logistics) to understand material requirements align procurement plans with operational needs and resolve any related issues.
Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws regulations ethical sourcing practices and company policies. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as market fluctuations or supplier disruptions.
Team Leadership:Lead mentor and develop the purchasing team setting departmental objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education:A bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgy preferred) or a related field. A masters degree or professional certification (e.g. fromThe Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)) may be advantageous.
Experience:Extensive proven experience (typically 15-20 years) in a senior purchasing or procurement role within a heavy manufacturing environment preferably in the steel power or cement industries.
Technical Knowledge:Strong technical understanding of raw materials equipment and components used in power plants DRI and SMS processes.
Skills:Excellent negotiation analytical problem-solving and leadership skills. Proficiency in procurement software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP) is also essential.

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Job Description:TheHead of Purchase (HOD Purchase)in an integrated power plant/steel plant environment (including Steel Melting Shop/Direct Reduced Iron units) is a senior management role responsible for the strategic planning and execution of all procurement activities. This position ensures the ti...

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning:Formulate and implement comprehensive purchasing strategies and policies aligned with overall business objectives focusing on cost optimization risk mitigation and supply chain efficiency across power SMS and DRI operations.
Vendor Management:Identify evaluate and select reliable global and local suppliers and vendors. This includes negotiating contracts terms and pricing to establish long-term mutually beneficial relationships while managing vendor performance and compliance with quality standards (e.g. BIS ASTM/ASME codes).
Procurement & Sourcing:Oversee the entire purchase-to-pay (P2P) cycle from requisition to payment authorization. This involves sourcing specific materials such as capital goods (boilers pumps compressors) structural steel TMT cement electrical components (cables switchgear) and general MRO (Maintenance Repair and Operations) items.
Cost Control & Budget Management:Manage purchasing budgets track spending patterns and identify opportunities for cost savings through strategic sourcing bulk negotiations and value engineering. The HOD is responsible for preparing budgets and forecasts for all purchasing activities.
Inventory Control:Collaborate with stores and production teams to monitor inventory levels implement optimization strategies and ensure the timely delivery of materials to avoid shortages or excess stock thereby minimizing carrying costs.
Cross-Functional Coordination:Work closely with other department heads (Production Quality Assurance Finance Projects Engineering and Logistics) to understand material requirements align procurement plans with operational needs and resolve any related issues.
Compliance & Risk Management:Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant laws regulations ethical sourcing practices and company policies. Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks such as market fluctuations or supplier disruptions.
Team Leadership:Lead mentor and develop the purchasing team setting departmental objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Education:A bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Engineering (Mechanical/Metallurgy preferred) or a related field. A masters degree or professional certification (e.g. fromThe Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS)) may be advantageous.
Experience:Extensive proven experience (typically 15-20 years) in a senior purchasing or procurement role within a heavy manufacturing environment preferably in the steel power or cement industries.
Technical Knowledge:Strong technical understanding of raw materials equipment and components used in power plants DRI and SMS processes.
Skills:Excellent negotiation analytical problem-solving and leadership skills. Proficiency in procurement software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g. SAP) is also essential.

JOB APPLY

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Name - DIMPAL
Number -
Mail id -