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
