Procurement Executive

Steel On Call Services (India) Private Limited; Visakhapatnam; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Steel On Call Services (India) Private Limited is seeking a Purchase Manager / Procurement professional with 5+ years of experience in the steel industry. The role involves end-to-end procurement, vendor negotiations, and strategic sourcing to ensure timely delivery and cost optimization.

Candidate should have strong ERP and Advanced Excel skills, with proven leadership and vendor-management capabilities to build robust supplier networks across India.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in steel or related industries.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Steel Industry is mandatory.
• Existing relationships with steel manufacturers, mills and distributors are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of steel products, raw materials, and construction materials.
• Develop and maintain relationships with manufacturers, mills, distributors and suppliers across India.
• Source materials at competitive prices while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, payment terms and supply agreements with vendors.
• Identify sourcing opportunities and develop alternate supplier networks.
• Monitor steel market trends, pricing changes, and demand forecasts.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize costs and supply chain efficiency.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations and Logistics to forecast procurement requirements.
• Ensure stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and monitor vendor commitments.
• Analyze procurement data and prepare MIS reports; implement best practices.

Skills

Steel industry knowledge

Procurement & vendor management

Negotiation

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Department: Purchase Manager / Procurement - in Steel Industry

Experience: 5+ Years

Age Limit - upto 40 Years

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of steel products, raw materials, and allied construction materials.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, mills, distributors, and suppliers across India.
• Source materials at competitive prices while ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Negotiate commercial terms, contracts, payment terms, and supply agreements with vendors.

Strategic Sourcing

• Identify new sourcing opportunities and develop alternate supplier networks.
• Monitor steel market trends, pricing fluctuations, and demand forecasts.
• Develop procurement strategies to optimize costs and improve supply chain efficiency.

Inventory & Supply Planning

• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, and Logistics teams to forecast procurement requirements.
• Ensure adequate stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Monitor procurement schedules and vendor commitments.

Cost Control & Process Improvement

• Analyze procurement data and prepare MIS reports for management review.
• Implement best procurement practices and process improvements.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure proper documentation of purchase orders, contracts, invoices, and vendor records.
• Maintain compliance with company procurement policies and industry standards.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of the Steel Industry and steel procurement processes.
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Strong analytical and commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Advanced Excel.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Experience Required

• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Steel Industry is mandatory.
• Existing relationships with steel manufacturers, mills, and distributors will be a strong advantage.

Why Join SteelonCall?

• Opportunity to work with one of India's leading steel marketplace platforms.
• Direct contribution to business growth and supply chain excellence.
• Dynamic work environment with high visibility and leadership interaction.