AM / DM, Procurement, CNS

Metso; Vadodara; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site gym

Meal benefits

Car/Bicycle benefits

Annual bonus

Job summary

Metso in Vadodara is seeking a Procurement Professional to source critical foundry materials and services, develop suppliers, and manage commercial agreements to improve cost, quality, and supply continuity.

You will lead RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, support demand forecasting and inventory planning, and collaborate with plant teams to align material specs with production goals. The role offers growth opportunities and exposure to ESG initiatives within a global network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Experience in foundry, metals, or heavy manufacturing procurement.
• Knowledge of foundry materials and processes.
• Experience with procurement contracts and cost analysis.
• Experience with SAP MM and procurement reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and procurement of foundry materials and services.
• Develop suppliers, onboarding, audits, and performance improvement.
• Prepare RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technically and commercially, analyze cost breakdowns, and negotiate terms.
• Manage procurement for machining, manpower, equipment, job work, and indirect activities.
• Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, and lead-time management.
• Collaborate with plant teams to align material specs with casting quality and production.
• Deliver category strategies, spend analysis, and cost optimization reports.
• Support procurement for new foundry setup and expansion projects.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier development

Commercial negotiation

Cost analysis

Data-driven procurement decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Sievo

Business Intelligence tools

Power BI

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for a Procurement Professional to join our Procurement function at the Vadodara Foundry. In this role, you will source critical foundry materials and services, develop suppliers, manage commercial agreements, and improve cost, quality, delivery, and supply continuity for plant operations and growth projects.

This role is based at our Vadodara Foundry in India.

Team you belong to

You will join the Procurement team supporting the Vadodara Foundry. The team works closely with plant operations, engineering, quality, finance, project teams, and external suppliers. Together, you will help secure reliable material and service availability while strengthening supplier performance and delivering sustainable commercial value.

What You'll Do

• Lead sourcing and procurement of steel scrap, manganese scrap, high-chrome scrap, Cr-Mo alloy scrap, ferroalloys, foundry sands, chemicals, refractories, resins, and hardeners.
• Drive supplier identification, development, onboarding, assessment, audits, and performance improvement.
• Prepare RFQs and RFPs, conduct technical and commercial evaluations, analyze cost breakdowns, and negotiate payment terms and contracts.
• Manage procurement for machining, manpower, equipment, job work, and other indirect activities.
• Support demand forecasting, inventory planning, lead-time management, safety-stock decisions, and supply-risk mitigation.
• Partner with plant teams to connect material specifications and sourcing decisions with casting quality and production performance.
• Deliver category strategies, spend analysis, purchase price variance reporting, cost savings, cost avoidance, and market intelligence.
• Support procurement for new foundry setup, capacity expansion, furnace installation, automation, crane, and equipment projects.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Relevant procurement experience in a foundry, metals, heavy-engineering, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of foundry raw materials, moulding materials, equipment procurement, and key foundry processes.
• Practical experience in strategic sourcing, supplier development, commercial negotiation, contract management, and cost analysis.
• Working knowledge of purchase requisitions, purchase orders, vendor master data, goods receipt notes, inventory, and purchase price variance.
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM, business intelligence tools, Sievo, or comparable procurement reporting and analytics tools.
• Ability to work effectively with plant teams and suppliers, interpret technical requirements, and turn data into sound procurement decisions.
• Experience in project procurement, ESG and sustainability requirements, or supplier risk management is an advantage.

What's In It For You

It would be a good opportunity for an individual to use his/her knowledge and skills to relate to floor activities and work on developing himself/herself and the processes.

Also, we provide a learning environment to support professional growth for an individual.

• Wellbeing and safety- benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, meal benefits, car/bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
• Annual bonus-global incentive programs tied to business and performance targets.
• Hybrid working possibilities- while we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
• Extensive learning opportunities- ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
• Worldwide support- leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
• A thriving culture- we are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.