Assistant Manager - Procurement

Sterlite Electric; Jharsuguda; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterlite Electric Limited is seeking an Assistant Manager- Procurement to oversee packaging and services procurement, CAPEX and project items, focusing on cost, quality and timely delivery. You will drive sourcing strategies, vendor selection and contract management within SAP environments, while aligning with SOPs and procedures.

The role requires 2–5 years in Purchasing, a B.Tech degree, and a track record of delivering cost improvements and process discipline.

Qualifications

• B.Tech degree and related purchasing experience.
• 2–5 years of purchasing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and adherence to procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive creation of sourcing recommendations to meet cost, quality, delivery, and performance targets.
• Utilize procurement tools (eProcurement, TCO) to maximize value and support new technologies.
• Develop sourcing strategies for packaging, services, CAPEX, and projects.
• Ensure partnerships and contracts for key services, manpower, CAPEX, and projects.

Skills

Sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost reduction

Procurement

Education

B.Tech

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Position Title

Assistant Manager- Procurement

Position Summary

This role will be responsible for ensuring procurement of Packaging, Key services, CAPEX, MRO & Project items with a key focus on cost and deliverables and meeting the required timelines and in line with SOP and Procedures.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

1. Drive the creation of sourcing recommendations in line with category strategies and requirements, to meet cost, quality, delivery, and performance targets and ensure cross-functional stakeholder agreement to sourcing recommendations
2. Utilize strategic Procurement tools and techniques to drive maximum value (eProcurement, TCO, Clean Sheet Costings). Lead and drive new technologies implementation within the organization
3. Developing sourcing strategic and innovative solutions for key areas of Packaging Procurement
4. Ensuring partnerships and Contracts for Key services & Manpower contracts, CAPEX, and Projects.
5. Develop a roadmap to improve the process and enter into strategic partnerships with vendors
6. Spearhead cost reduction initiatives by consolidating tasks and eliminating non-value-added processes
7. Provide support in assessing supplier/service provider quality and developing parameters for choosing the right supplier/service provider
8. Collecting quotes and negotiations as per TCO for the best cost option
9. Examine requirement trends, supply markets and attempt to get the greatest value without sacrificing quality
10. Ensure vendor has complied with regulatory/ethical requirements and support vendor onboarding in SAP systems.
11. Provide comparatives and negotiate rates the based on available competitive quotations or auctions
12. Generate and share MIS with critical inputs and intelligent commentary

Critical Success Factors - Essential

• Strong attention to detail with strong documentation and coordination practices; adherence to procedures
• Demonstrated strong ability in problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ability to develop processes and procedures and embed these into robust processes and procedures
• Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines alignment on product offerings
• B. Tech and must have related experience
• 2-5 years of experience in Purchasing

Competencies

• Behavioural - Achievement Orientation
• Behavioural - Information Seeking
• Behavioural - Initiative
• Behavioural - Innovative Thinking
• Functional - Financial
• Functional - Operational
• Functional - People
• Functional - Strategic

About Us

About Sterlite Electric Limited. Sterlite Electric Limited (formerly known as Sterlite Power Transmission Limited) is a manufacturer of capital goods and a provider of system integration solutions, specializing in the power transmission and distribution (Power T&D) industry for both domestic and international markets. Its product portfolio includes a wide range of overhead conductors, power cables, optical ground wire (OPGW), along with the provision of master system integration (MSI) services. The company supplied products and services to customers in over 70 countries including North America, Latin America, Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2025. It currently operates four manufacturing facilities strategically located across India, positioned near key raw material sources and major transportation hubs, including seaports. Facilities in Jharsuguda (Odisha), Piparia and Rakholi (Dadra and Nagar Haveli) specialize in overhead conductor manufacturing. The Haridwar (Uttarakhand) facility is dedicated to power cables, while the Piparia facility also manufactures OPGW. Sterlite Electric is also in the process of setting up a new power cable manufacturing facility in Vadodara (Gujarat).

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