GM PROCUREMENT FOR STEEL INDUSTRY - SIMGA, CHHATTISGARH

JobItUs; Mungeli; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 7,500,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a General Manager (GM) – Procurement to lead sourcing, purchasing, vendor development, and material flow for a large plant or division. The role reports to the COO/Director and oversees purchase managers and senior sourcing leads.

Key duties include strategic sourcing, contract management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, cross-functional collaboration, and team leadership. 12–20+ years in procurement within manufacturing or large-scale infra are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• 12 to 20+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain leadership within manufacturing or large-scale corporate infrastructure.
• Industry certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS are a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Policy: Design and execute long-term procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with growth and profitability goals.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Build a diversified vendor base; negotiate contracts, SLAs, and payment terms.
• Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Drive cost-reduction programs, value engineering, and spend analysis.
• Risk & Disruption Mitigation: Prepare contingency plans and dual-sourcing against market volatility.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal to streamline material flow and compliance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a procurement department with KPIs for cost savings and vendor compliance.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Cross-cultural vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA or Master’s preferred

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Spend-analytics software

Job description

General Manager (GM) of Procurement (or GM Purchase) leads the entire sourcing, purchasing, vendor development, and material flow strategy for a large plant, manufacturing unit, or corporate division.

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Job Description Template: General Manager (GM) – Procurement

The General Manager – Procurement oversees the acquisition of raw materials, capital equipment, components, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies. This leadership role ensures uninterrupted shop-floor operations, strict quality standards, optimal inventory levels, and aggressive cost-reduction targets. The GM reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Director and manages a team of purchase managers, strategic sourcing leads, and vendor development engineers.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Policy: Design and execute long-term procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with company growth and profitability goals.
• Vendor & Contract Management: Build a reliable, diversified local and global vendor base; negotiate high-value commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and payment terms.
• Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Drive continuous cost-reduction programs, value engineering, and spend analysis without compromising material quality or delivery timelines.
• Risk & Disruption Mitigation: Anticipate market volatility, raw material price fluctuations, and geo-political or supplier risks by establishing contingency plans and dual-sourcing.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal to streamline material flow, inventory turns, and contractual compliance.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, lead, and evaluate a mid-to-large procurement department, setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for punctuality, cost savings, and vendor compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering (MBA or Master’s preferred).
• Experience: 12 to 20+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain leadership within manufacturing, heavy industry, real estate, or large-scale corporate infrastructure.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS are a strong advantage.
• Technical Skills:
  • Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and spend-analytics software.
  • Deep market knowledge of direct/indirect commodity pricing and cost-estimation models.
• Soft Skills: High-stakes negotiation acumen, strategic foresight, cross-cultural vendor relationship management, and executive communication.