Deputy Manager - Purchase (Taloja)

Rely; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

John Cockerill is seeking a seasoned Procurement professional to manage manufacturing commodities for steel plant OEM projects. You will prepare RFQs, estimate should-costs, and negotiate with suppliers to ensure timely purchase orders and delivery.

Collaboration with QA, planning, and design teams is essential to resolve queries and meet project timelines. The role requires 8–12 years of relevant experience, strong cost estimation capabilities, and hands-on SAP MM proficiency.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Mechanical/Production Engineering with 8–12 years in procurement for heavy machine building.
• Experience in fabrications and machined components for steel plant OEM.
• Strong negotiation and cost estimation skills including INCO terms.
• Hands-on SAP MM functionalities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare RFQ for procurement of fabrication and machined components per design and specs.
• Cost estimate/should cost and negotiate with suppliers for competitive pricing.
• Release Purchase Orders in a timely manner and monitor progress.
• Coordinate with QA / planning / design to resolve supplier queries and ensure on-time delivery.
• Expedite supplier deliveries to align with schedules.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Cost estimation

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Production Engineering

Tools

SAP MM

Job description

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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.

1.Job Purpose

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

2.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.

3.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.

4.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.
• 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.

6.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.