Iron Pellets Manager - Full Time

VarahTMT; Jharkhand; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Varahi TMT in India is seeking an Iron Pellets Manager to oversee procurement, supplier relationships, quality checks, pricing, inventory, and logistics to secure a consistent, quality pellet supply at competitive costs.

You will plan purchases, negotiate terms, monitor stock, and ensure compliance with product specs, working with production and quality teams to optimize costs and reliability.

Qualifications

• 10–20 years of experience in iron pellet procurement.
• Graduate with a professional degree.
• Experience in supplier negotiations and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Procurement and sourcing of iron pellets from plants, suppliers and traders.
• Plan procurement based on production needs and stock.
• Negotiate prices, terms and supply contracts.
• Monitor quality against specifications and certificates.
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve delivery issues.
• Calculate landed cost including freight and handling charges.
• Track budgets and costs; prepare procurement reports.
• Coordinate with stores, logistics, and production for stock accuracy.

Job description

Position: Iron Pellets Manager Department: Raw Materials / Procurement / Commercial Industry: Steel, Iron & Mining Experience: 5-10 years preferred1. Job objective The Iron Pellets Manager at Varahi TMT will be responsible for managing iron pellet procurement, supplier relationships, quality assessment, pricing, inventory, logistics, and supply planning. The role ensures consistent availability of quality iron ore pellets at competitive costs to meet the company's business and operational requirements.2. Key job responsibilities1. Procurement and sourcing- Identify and develop reliable iron pellet manufacturers, suppliers, and traders.- Plan procurement based on production requirements, customer demand, and stock availability.- Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, and supply contracts.2. Quality management- Understand iron pellet specifications, including total Fe, FeO, silica, alumina, phosphorus, moisture, and size distribution.- Review laboratory test reports and quality certificates.- Coordinate sampling, inspection, quality approvals, and supplier claims.- Ensure purchased pellets meet the company's approved specifications.3. Supplier and vendor management- Maintain relationships with pellet plants, suppliers, and transporters.- Evaluate vendors on quality, price, reliability, and delivery performance.- Resolve supply shortages, quality disputes, and delivery-related issues.4. Pricing and cost control- Monitor iron pellet market prices, availability, and industry trends.- Calculate landed cost per tonne, including freight and applicable handling charges.- Identify cost‑saving opportunities through negotiation and sourcing optimization.- Track procurement budgets and cost variations.5. Inventory and stock management- Monitor pellet stock levels, inward receipts, consumption, and dispatches.- Reconcile physical stock with ERP or stock records.- Coordinate with stores and production teams to prevent shortages or excess inventory.- Investigate material losses, shortages, and stock discrepancies.6. Logistics and transportation- Coordinate truck placement, transportation, loading, unloading, and delivery schedules.- Verify weighbridge slips, invoices, delivery challans, and applicable mineral transit documents.- Monitor freight expenses, transit delays, and material handling losses.7. Documentation and reporting- Maintain purchase orders, supplier records, quality certificates, invoices, and delivery documents.- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement and inventory reports.- Report price movements, stock positions, supplier performance, and cost trends to management.8. Coordination and compliance- Work closely with accounts, logistics, production, quality control, and senior management.- Ensure procurement and transportation activities follow company policies and applicable statutory requirements.- Support audits and maintain accurate commercial documentation.

• Experience

  10 - 20 Years

• No. of Openings

  2

• Education

  Graduate (Professional Degree)

• Role

  Iron Pellets Manager

• Industry Type

  Metal / Mining / Iron & Steel / Minerals / Mining

• Gender

  Male

• Job Country

  India

• Type of Job

  Full Time

• Work Location Type

  Work from Office

• Face Interview Location

  Ashiana Trade Center adityapur