Deputy Manager - Purchase (Taloja)

John Cockerill; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities, seeks a seasoned Procurement specialist for heavy machine production. You will manage RFQs, cost estimates, and negotiations, coordinating with QA, planning and design teams to ensure timely delivery. 8–12 years of relevant experience and SAP MM knowledge are preferred.

Join a global engineering group delivering large-scale solutions and opportunities for growth in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical/Production Engineering with 8–12 years procurement experience
• Experience in procurement of fabricated and machined components for heavy machine building
• Preferably with steel plant OEM experience
• Strong negotiation and cost estimation skills
• Knowledge of SAP MM functionalities

Responsibilities

• Drawings/design study to understand manufacturing processes and technical requirements
• Prepare RFQ for procurement of fabricated and machined components and equipment with defined terms
• Cost estimation/should-cost calculations and techno–commercial negotiations for competitive pricing
• Monitor and track procurement progress as per schedule
• Coordinate with QA/planning/Design to resolve supplier queries and ensure on-time delivery
• Expedite with suppliers to meet agreed schedules

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Lead techno-commercial discussions

MS Office

Reporting tools

Supplier base knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Mechanical / Production Engineering degree

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructures.

With more than 8 200 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.649 billion in 2025 in 27 countries, on 5 continents.

Job Purpose

• To manage Procurement of Manufacturing commodities for projects related to steel plant / OEM.

Key Result Area

• To prepare RFQ after drawing / Design study and technical requirements as per QAP and purchase requisitions.


• To work out should cost / estimate and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing and release the Purchase orders in a timely manner.


• Monitor, track and prepare MIS reports related to procurement status.

Key Responsibilities

• Drawing/design study for understanding various Mfg. processes involved & related technical requirements.


• Preparation of RFQ for procurement of various Mfg. components (Fabricated, Machined components) and equipment, with clearly defined technical and commercial terms.


• Cost estimate / should cost- working and commercial negotiations for competitive pricing.


• Monitoring & Tracking of procurement progress as per schedule requirements.


• Coordination with functions like QA / planning / Design to resolve supplier queries and ensure delivery on time.


• Expediting with suppliers to ensure deliveries as per agreed schedules.

Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be

• Graduate in Mechanical / production Engineering from a reputed university with 8 – 12 years of experience in procurement of fabricated and machined components for heavy machine building industry, preferably with steel plant OEM.

Technical Competencies

• Good knowledge of various manufacturing processes and cost estimation.


• Negotiation skills to conclude techno commercial discussions as per target pricing and delivery, along with INCO terms.


• Hands-on experience in SAP (MM) functionalities.

Other Competencies

• Good Communication Skills


• Interpersonal Skills & ability to Lead techno commercial discussions with suppliers.


• Good knowledge of supplier base in the manufacturing domain.


• Good working knowledge of MS office and reporting tools.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.

Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?

We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!

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