Procurement - South

NowPurchase; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

NowPurchase, based in Chennai, is seeking a Deputy Manager/Manager for Procurement. This role requires 8-12 years of experience in sourcing industrial scrap, with strong vendor management and negotiation skills. The ideal candidate is fluent in Tamil and English and possesses analytical skills for market trend analysis.

You will develop reliable suppliers, negotiate contracts, and ensure timely procurement while aligning with production teams. The company offers opportunities for cost optimization and supply security.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in procurement roles, preferably in sourcing industrial scrap.
• Fluent in Tamil & English is mandatory.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop reliable local suppliers for industrial scrap.
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms with suppliers.
• Monitor market trends and commodity pricing.

Skills

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Team Handling and Stakeholder Management

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Commerce preferred)

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Job description

About NowPurchase

Building the future of Metal Manufacturing!

NowPurchase is transforming the $140B metal manufacturing industry, the backbone of infrastructure, transportation, and industrial growth. We are building India's most trusted digital procurement platform for metal manufacturers while creating an operating system that makes procurement smarter, faster, and autonomous.

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.

Having worked with 250+ foundries across India, we’re now scaling aggressively—across regions, products, and value-added solutions. Our momentum has been recognized globally and nationally, including

• Financial Times High-Growth Companies Asia-Pacific (2024 & 2025)
• India’s first-ever ESOP buyback by a B2B commerce startup (2024)
• Innovative Startup of the Year – Eastern Leadership Awards 2025
• Dun & Bradstreet Startup50 Award
• Deloitte Technology Fast 50, India (2025)

What The Role Looks Like

• Identify and develop reliable local suppliers for CRC, MS, and Aluminium scrap
• Negotiate contracts, pricing, and delivery terms
• 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
• Evaluate supplier performance regularly

Job Description

Role: Deputy Manager/Manager

Department: Procurement

Experience: 8-12 years

Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Qualification: Graduate, B.Tech Preferred

Language Requirement (Mandatory): Tamil & English

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

• Supplier Development & Management
  • Identify and onboard new scrap suppliers locally
  • Build long-term supplier relationships
  • Conduct periodic supplier performance evaluations
• Procurement & Negotiation
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and delivery schedules
  • Ensure cost optimization and supply security
  • Manage purchase cycles efficiently
  • Market Intelligence & Compliance
    • Track commodity price movements and market trends
    • Monitor regulatory changes impacting scrap procurement
    • Provide insights for strategic sourcing decisions
  • Cross-Functional Coordination
    • Collaborate with production, finance, and quality teams
    • Align sourcing plans with operational requirements
    • Ensure material availability as per production schedules
  • Reporting & Analysis
    • Maintain sourcing records and procurement data
    • Analyze cost trends and supplier performance
    • Prepare reports for management review

  Skills & Experience We’re Looking For

  Must-Have

  • Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
  • Team Handling and Stakeholder Management
  • 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
  • Bachelor’s degree (Engineering/Commerce preferred)

  Good-to-Have

  • Experience in metal manufacturing or recycling industry
  • Knowledge of compliance and scrap-related regulations
  • Prior experience in cost optimization projects