Assistant Manager – Procurement

ESP Engineered; Pune District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ESP Engineered is seeking a sourcing professional in Pune District, India, to manage the procurement of industrial scrap efficiently. The ideal candidate will have strong vendor management and negotiation skills and experience in sourcing materials like CRC, MS, and aluminum scrap. Responsibilities include developing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring compliance with market and regulatory standards. Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in sourcing industrial scrap, specifically CRC.
• Ability to analyze cost trends and supplier performance.
• Skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable suppliers for scrap materials.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and regulatory changes impacting scrap procurement.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Vendor management skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of commodity markets

Experience in metal manufacturing

Knowledge of compliance regulations

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

Company Overview

We are a growing team of 150+ professionals with a strong PAN India presence, supported by 2 registered offices, 7 warehouses, and 2 processing unit centers, enabling seamless nationwide operations.

Job Summary

We are looking for a sourcing professional with strong vendor management and negotiation skills who can ensure cost‑effective, reliable procurement of industrial scrap while managing supplier networks and market dynamics.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable local suppliers for CRC, MS, and aluminium scrap.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Ensure timely procurement with quality and compliance adherence.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing, and regulatory changes (focus on CRC scrap).
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships.
• Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations.
• Ensure cost optimization and supply security.
• Manage purchase cycles efficiently.
• Track commodity price movements and market trends.
• Monitor regulatory changes impacting scrap procurement.
• Provide insights for strategic sourcing decisions.
• Collaborate with production, finance, and quality teams.
• Align sourcing plans with operational requirements.
• Maintain sourcing records and procurement data.
• Analyze cost trends and supplier performance.
• Prepare reports for management review.

Skills & Experience

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Experience in sourcing industrial scrap (CRC preferred).
• Understanding of commodity markets and pricing trends.
• Good analytical and reporting skills (Excel/Google Sheets).
• Ability to coordinate with cross‑functional teams.
• Experience in metal manufacturing or recycling industry.
• Knowledge of compliance and scrap‑related regulations.
• Prior experience in cost optimization projects.