Assistant Manager-Sourcing

AM/DM Sourcing (MRO)

Location: Kalinganagar/Hosur/Noida

Team/Function: PAAS | Sourcing

Reporting Manager: Sr. Manager - PAAS

Direct Reports: NA

Key Role Related Roles

• Prior MRO Sourcing experience
• MRO Category knowhow
• Negotiation Skills

Role Objective

We are looking for a true techno-commercial individual who is excited to take up new challenges.

This role requires understanding and in-depth knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) categories and awareness of market dynamics with in-depth understanding of a steel/metals manufacturing plant environment.

Role Responsibilities

• Get relevant MRO suppliers (spares, consumables, mechanical, electrical & industrial items) quotes, negotiate, and start relationship for price analysis and conversion to favourable delivery and credit terms.
• Analyze customer purchase data to identify and maximize ARC (Annual Rate Contract) and RFQ (Request For Quotation) opportunities.
• Category-wise and item-wise price analysis across MRO categories to estimate item-level, category-level and overall profitability with least possible margin of error.
• Cross-functional team coordination with Tech team, Business Development, Customer’s Purchase teams, Central Procurement team, and Local Sourcing teams to achieve the goal of submitting competitive and timely data analysis.
• Identify & develop standard processes that address business development requirements.
• Develop innovative approaches to review effectiveness of procurement analysis.
• Improvement of TAT in customer Purchase data analysis.

Essential/Desirable

Work Experience

• 3–6 years of experience in MRO sourcing/procurement, preferably in a steel/metals plant setup. (Essential)

Knowledge/Skills

• In-depth business management, supply chain, and strategic sourcing knowledge of MRO categories. (Essential)
• Exceptional domain knowledge of MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) categories such as spares, consumables, mechanical, electrical & industrial supplies. (Essential)
• MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Operations) industry experience. (Essential)
• Customer centric mindset. (Essential)
• Exceptional negotiation skills. (Essential)
• Willingness to set up things from scratch. (Desirable)
• Working knowledge of Oracle Fusion SAAS (ERP) – for IMFA account. (Essential)
• Excellent communication skills with a flair for BD & sales. (Essential)

Education

• Graduation/equivalent from a reputed institute. (Essential)
• MBA/equivalent from a reputed institute. (Desirable)