Job Purpose:

The AGM – Purchasing & Outsourcing will be responsible for strategic sourcing, outsourcing, and supply assurance of carbon steel angles and W beams from domestic rolling mills. The role entails vendor development, commercial negotiations, mill coordination, quality assurance, and cost optimization, ensuring timely availability of structural steel sections in line with project and business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Outsourcing & Procurement

Lead end‑to‑end outsourcing of carbon steel angles, W‑beams, as per approved specifications and project demand.
Formulate sourcing strategies based on cost competitiveness, mill capacity, lead time, and quality capability.
Translate annual and project‑wise requirements into effective procurement plans.

2. Vendor Development & Management

Identify, evaluate, and onboard rolling mills capable of producing structural steel sections.
Establish long‑term sourcing arrangements and framework agreements with key suppliers.
Conduct vendor performance reviews based on quality, delivery, cost, and reliability.

3. Commercial Negotiation & Contracting

Lead commercial negotiations covering price, rolling charges, delivery schedules, credit terms, and penalties.
Finalize and approve purchase orders, contracts, and rate agreements within delegated authority.
Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and governance standards.

4. Mill Coordination & Production Monitoring

Coordinate closely with rolling mills to ensure priority rolling, production adherence, and dispatch planning.
Resolve production bottlenecks, rolling deviations, and supply issues proactively.
Align mill production schedules with internal project timelines.

5. Quality & Technical Compliance

Ensure steel sections conform to IS / ASTM / EN standards, approved drawings, and mechanical/chemical specifications.
Coordinate with QA/QC teams, third‑party inspectors, and vendors for inspection, testing, and certification.
Address quality deviations, rejections, and claims with suppliers.

6. Logistics & Supply Assurance

Oversee dispatch planning from mills to project sites or stockyards.
Ensure timely delivery and proper documentation including MTCs, test reports, and dispatch documents.
Monitor transit risks and resolve logistics‑related issues.

7. Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence

Track steel market trends, rolling prices, scrap/raw material movements, and capacity utilization.
Drive cost‑saving initiatives through sourcing mix optimization and volume leverage.
Provide market insights and procurement recommendations to senior management.

8. Leadership & Stakeholder Management

Guide and develop procurement and expediting teams.
Coordinate with projects, engineering, planning, QA, and finance for seamless execution.
Prepare procurement MIS, forecasts, budgets, and management presentations.

Qualifications:

Education

BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production Engineering
MBA / PGDM in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Operations

Experience

15-20 years of experience in structural steel procurement or outsourcing
Minimum 5 years in a senior or managerial procurement role
Strong exposure to carbon steel angles and W beams from rolling mills

Skills & Competencies

In‑depth understanding of structural steel sections and rolling mill operations
Strong negotiation and commercial acumen
Vendor development and relationship management
Market intelligence and analytical skills
Leadership, decision‑making, and cross‑functional coordination
Willingness to travel extensively to mill locations

Industry Preference

EPC / Infrastructure companies
Heavy fabrication units
Steel structure manufacturers
Large steel‑consuming organizations

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