Location: Bangalore
Department: Procurement / Supply Chain
Industry Preference: Steel Industry / Metal Industry / Building Materials
Experience: 5+ Years
Reporting To: Management
SteelonCall is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations for steel and allied products. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in the steel industry, extensive vendor networks, excellent negotiation skills, and a proven track record of managing large-scale procurement activities.
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Manage end-to-end procurement of steel products, raw materials, and allied construction materials.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, mills, distributors, and suppliers across India.
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Source materials at competitive prices while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
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Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements with vendors.
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Identify new sourcing opportunities and develop alternate supplier networks.
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Monitor steel market trends, pricing fluctuations, and demand forecasts.
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Develop procurement strategies to optimize costs and improve supply chain efficiency.
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Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams to forecast procurement requirements.
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Ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
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Monitor procurement schedules and vendor commitments.
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Drive procurement cost optimization initiatives.
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Analyze procurement data and prepare MIS reports for management review.
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Implement best procurement practices and process improvements.
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Ensure proper documentation of purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and vendor records.
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Maintain compliance with company procurement policies and industry standards.
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Strong knowledge of the Steel Industry and steel procurement processes.
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Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
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Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
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Experience in handling large procurement volumes.
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Proficiency in ERP systems and Advanced Excel.
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Strong communication and leadership abilities.
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Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field.
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MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Procurement preferred.
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8–15 years of procurement experience.
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Minimum 5 years of experience in the Steel Industry is mandatory.
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Existing relationships with steel manufacturers, mills, and distributors will be a strong advantage.
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Opportunity to work with one of India's leading steel marketplace platforms.
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Direct contribution to business growth and supply chain excellence.
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Dynamic work environment with high visibility and leadership interaction.
Location: Bangalore (Work from Office)
