BUSINESS HEAD

JobItUs; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs in Kolkata seeks a seasoned procurement leader to own the PAN India nonferrous category strategy with full P&L ownership. You will set pricing, manage margins, optimize working capital, and align category goals with business objectives.

You will lead sourcing for zinc, lead, nickel, aluminium, and alloys, onboard suppliers, and drive vendor consolidation while negotiating long-term contracts. The role requires MBA/PGDM and 8–16 years in metals procurement or trading.

Qualifications

• 8-16 years of experience in NonFerrous metals procurement, category management, or trading.
• Experience handling large-volume procurement and P&L responsibilities.
• Prior experience with metals, commodities trading, B2B commerce, EPC, or manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute PAN India NonFerrous category strategy with full P&L ownership.
• Lead sourcing for key nonferrous commodities including Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Aluminium, and Alloys.
• Hedging, risk and pricing management to protect profitability and monitor price movements.
• Support sales with pricing inputs, product knowledge, and category insights; expand market reach.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and regional teams; drive MIS, forecasting, and inventory optimization.
• Ensure operational excellence in order fulfillment, logistics, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Category management

Procurement

P&L ownership

Vendor management

Pricing

Strategic sourcing

Stakeholder management

Education

MBA / PGDM

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Category Strategy & P&L Ownership
  Develop and execute the PAN India NonFerrous category strategy aligned with business
  objectives.
  Full ownership of category P&L, including pricing, margins, working capital efficiency, and
  monthly/annual revenue targets.
  Monitor global and domestic commodity trends to make informed pricing decisions.
• 2. Procurement, Sourcing & Vendor Management
  Lead sourcing for key nonferrous commodities including Zinc, Lead, Nickel, Aluminium,
  and Alloys.
  Identify, onboard, and manage domestic and international suppliers to ensure best cost,
  quality, and service levels.
  Strengthen vendor relationships and execute longterm procurement agreements.
  Drive vendor consolidation, alternate vendor development, and import sourcing as
  required.
• 3. Hedging, Risk & Pricing Management
  Assess market volatility, arbitrage opportunities, and risk exposures to protect profitability.
  Ensure real-time monitoring of price movements and update internal stakeholders.
• 4. Sales Support & Market Expansion
  Support the sales team with pricing inputs, product knowledge, and category insights.
  Build a strong customer network across industries (manufacturing, trading houses, OEMs,
  EPCs, etc.).
  Identify new markets, product lines, and business expansion opportunities.
• 5. Stakeholder Management & Collaboration
  Work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, and regional teams for seamless
  execution.
  Ensure high-quality MIS reporting, forecasting, demand planning, and inventory optimization.
  Lead negotiations with highvalue customers for project-based or long-term contracts.
• 6. Operations & Performance Management
  Ensure operational excellence in order fulfillment, logistics, and category service delivery.
  Monitor market share, margins, and category profitability KPIs.
  Implement process improvements and digital tools for better tracking and efficiency.

Desired Candidate Profile

Experience

• 8-16 years of experience in NonFerrous Metals procurement, category management, or
  trading.
• Proven experience in handling large-volume procurement and sales, and P&L
  responsibilities.
• Prior experience with companies in metals, commodities trading, B2B commerce, EPC,
  or manufacturing preferred.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and decision-making ability.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• High ownership, analytical mindset, and result-driven approach.

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage senior stakeholders.

Educational Qualifications

MBA / PGDM

Compensation

• Competitive and commensurate with market standards.
• Performance-linked incentives based on category revenue and profitability.