Deputy Manager/Manager – Purchase (ICPL)

Indiana Gratings Private Limited; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana Gratings Private Limited in Mumbai is seeking a Deputy Manager / Manager – Purchase to lead procurement for a diversified steel fabrication business. You will drive sourcing, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization while ensuring on-time delivery and budget adherence.

The role requires 10+ years of purchase experience, a BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, and strong ERP/Tally/Excel skills. Collaboration with engineering, production, and finance teams will be essential to optimize

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 10+ years of relevant purchase/procurement experience.
• Experience in manufacturing/steel fabrication preferred.
• Strong understanding of BOMs and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, bought-out items, mechanical components, electrical items, consumables, and subcontracted services in line with project schedules, budgets and quality requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, approve, and develop reliable suppliers. Establish alternate sources for critical materials to minimize supply risks.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, delivery schedules, freight, and other commercial conditions to optimize procurement costs and achieve cost savings.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase requisitions, vendor quotations, comparative statements, approval records, purchase orders, and supplier-related documents, in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly procurement reports covering purchase value, cost savings, pending purchase orders, supplier performance, delivery status, and material availability.

Skills

Procurement processes

Strategic sourcing

Supplier evaluation

Vendor development

BOMs & drawings

ERP systems

Tally

MS Excel

Cost analysis

Price comparison

Payment terms evaluation

Negotiation

Education

BE/B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Tally

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Position: Deputy Manager / Manager – Purchase

No. of Vacancies: 01

Job Location: Mumbai

About Indiana Group

Established in 1970 as a grating fabricator, Indiana Group has grown into a diversified group specializing in structural steel fabrication. Its business portfolio includes fabricated steel structures, steel bridges, gratings, handrails, cable management systems, and bulk material handling systems.

Indiana Group is customer‑centric and has extensive experience working with leading project owners, consultants, and contractors worldwide. The Group’s head office is located in Andheri East, Mumbai, with branch offices in Delhi, Kolkata, Vadodara, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Pune.

Our strength lies in our state‑of‑the‑art fabrication facilities, a team of qualified and experienced engineers, and a highly motivated and skilled workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials, bought-out items, mechanical components, electrical items, consumables, and subcontracted services in line with project schedules, approved budgets, and quality requirements.
• Identify, evaluate, approve, and develop reliable suppliers. Establish alternate sources for critical materials to minimize supply risks and dependence on single vendors.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, delivery schedules, freight, and other commercial conditions to optimize procurement costs and achieve cost savings.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, including purchase requisitions, vendor quotations, comparative statements, approval records, purchase orders, and supplier-related documents, in accordance with company policies.
• Prepare and review monthly procurement reports covering purchase value, cost savings, pending purchase orders, supplier performance, delivery status, and material availability.

Required Skills And Experience

• Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech. in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience: 10+ years of relevant experience in purchase and procurement, preferably in manufacturing, steel fabrication, engineering, or project-based industries.

Required Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of procurement processes, strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation, and vendor development.
• Ability to understand engineering drawings, bills of materials (BOMs), material specifications, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems, Tally, and MS Excel.
• Strong commercial acumen, including cost analysis, price comparison, and payment-term evaluation.
• Excellent negotiation skills and knowledge of procurement cost optimization.

Behavioural Competencies

• Effective planning, prioritization, and time management.
• High integrity, accountability, and adherence to processes.
• Strong cross-functional coordination with engineering, production, project, quality, and finance teams.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A cost-conscious, analytical, and results-oriented approach.