MANAGER/SR. MANAGER LIASONING FOR STEEL INDUSTRY - RAIGARH , CHHATTISGARH

JobItUs; Raipur; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

JobItUs is seeking a Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager to lead procurement operations at our Raipur site. You will drive end-to-end material planning, supplier development, and cost-control initiatives to ensure timely delivery and compliance.

The Senior Manager level focuses on category ownership, budget management, and cross-functional leadership to deliver major cost reductions across projects and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial) or Supply Chain Management.
• MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management preferred.
• Purchase Manager: 5–8 years of relevant procurement experience.
• Senior Purchase Manager: 8–15+ years of progressive experience in industrial, manufacturing, or project procurement.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycles for raw materials, equipment, components, and services.
• Review material requisitions, BOQs, and technical specifications before processing.
• Prepare and issue RFQs, evaluate statements, and release POs.
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability to prevent project or production delays.

Skills

Negotiation

Technical knowledge (drawings/BOQs)

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Tally)

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Tally

MS Excel

Job description

Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager position can be customized for your organization

Job Overview

• Job Titles: Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager
• Department: Procurement & Supply Chain / Operations
• Reports To: Head of Procurement, General Manager – Operations, or Chief Operating Officer (COO)
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Location: [Insert City / On-Site / Hybrid]

Role Summary

The Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager oversees end-to-end procurement operations, vendor development, contract negotiations, material planning, and cost-control strategies. For a Senior Manager level, the role takes a more strategic approach focusing on category ownership, budget management, cross-functional leadership, and major cost-reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

1. Procurement & Purchase Operations

• Manage end-to-end procurement cycles for raw materials, equipment, components, and services.
• Review material requisitions, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications before processing.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate comparative statements, and release Purchase Orders (POs).
• Ensure uninterrupted material availability to prevent project or production delays.

2. Vendor Development & Management

• Identify, evaluate, onboard, and audit reliable local and international suppliers and manufacturers.
• Build long-term supplier relationships while negotiating best-in-class pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules.
• Implement and track vendor performance rating systems (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Compliance).
• Maintain alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate single-source or supply-chain risks.

3. Cost Control & Budget Management

• Drive annual material cost-optimization and value engineering (VAVE) initiatives.
• Monitor purchase budgets, track market price trends, and benchmark rates.
• Compile and present Management Information System (MIS) reports covering spend variance, savings, and PO turn-around times.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Project Management, Stores, and Finance teams.
• Ensure all procured items comply with statutory, safety, and technical/quality standards.
• Supervise, mentor, and build a second line of leadership within the purchasing and stores team (Senior Manager level).

Required Qualifications & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil / Mechanical / Electrical / Industrial) or Supply Chain Management.
• Preferred: MBA in Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Experience:
  • Purchase Manager: 5–8 years of relevant procurement experience.
  • Senior Purchase Manager: 8–15+ years of progressive experience in industrial, manufacturing, or project procurement.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Negotiation & Commercial Acumen: Strong contract negotiation and cost-benchmarking abilities.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of industry-specific technical drawings, BOQs, or specifications.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Tally) and advanced MS Excel.
• Analytical Mindset: Capacity to run spend-analytics, lead-time analyses, and risk assessments.