Manager - Procurement

Designation: Assistant Manager /Manager - Procurement (Billets)

Experience: 10 to 15 years

Job Location : Worli, Mumbai

Job Summary

The Assistant Manager / Manager – Procurement (Square Billets) is responsible for strategic sourcing, procurement planning, and supply assurance of carbon steel square billets from domestic and international markets . The role involves vendor development, commercial negotiations, import sourcing, risk management , and alignment with production requirements while ensuring cost competitiveness, quality compliance, and supply continuity.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Lead end‑to‑end procurement of square billets to meet rolling mill / manufacturing requirements.
• Develop sourcing strategies for domestic and import billets based on cost, availability, quality, and logistics.
• Monitor billet demand planning in coordination with production, sales, and PPC teams.

2. Domestic Procurement

• Identify, onboard, and manage domestic billet suppliers / integrated steel plants .
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, and credit terms.
• Ensure consistent billet quality as per chemical composition, size tolerances, and internal quality norms .

3. International Procurement (Imports)

• Source square billets from global markets
• Handle import contracts, Incoterms (CFR/CIF), LC terms , and shipment planning.
• Coordinate with CHA, shipping lines, banks, inspectors, and insurance agencies.
• Ensure compliance with customs, DGFT, BIS, and trade regulations .

4. Price Trend Analysis & Market Intelligence

• Track global and domestic billet price trends , scrap prices, iron ore, freight, and forex movements.
• Analyze market risks and recommend buying windows and hedging strategies where applicable.
• Maintain strong market intelligence through mill relationships, traders, and industry networks.

5. Quality Assurance & Technical Coordination

• Ensure billet procurement complies with IS / ASTM / EN standards as per rolling requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, third‑party testing, and certification (MTCs).
• Handle quality deviations, claims, and supplier corrective actions.

6. Cost Optimization & Risk Management

• Drive cost reduction initiatives through supplier negotiation, mix optimization, and import/domestic balancing.
• Manage supply risks related to market volatility, logistics disruptions, and regulatory changes.
• Maintain emergency sourcing plans and buffer strategies.

7. Vendor Relationship & Performance Management

• Build long‑term partnerships with suppliers and traders.
• Evaluate vendors on cost, quality, delivery, and reliability .
• Lead supplier reviews, audits, and contract renewals.

8. Leadership & Governance

• Guide and mentor junior procurement and logistics team members.
• Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, ethics, and compliance standards .
• Prepare and present procurement MIS, budgets, forecasts, and management reports.

Interested candidate can share their resume at [email protected]