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Procurement Lead

Chennai Permanent View Job Description
This role is open only to candidates from integrated steel plants. The Procurement Lead will oversee the end‑to‑end purchasing strategy, ensuring optimal supplier performance, cost efficiency, and supply chain resilience. Role would be based out of Chennai (Sricity)
  • Join a leading firm in the manufacturing space
  • Lead the procurement teams in a leading MNC in the steel sector

About Our Client

The organization is an MNC which supplies equipment and Plants to their customers in the metals industry

Job Description

Strategic & Operational Procurement

· Develop and implement innovative, cost‑effective procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.

· Ensure purchasing activities support value creation, risk mitigation, and cost savings.

· Manage direct and indirect procurement activities.

Supplier & Vendor Management

· Build and maintain long‑term relationships with key suppliers, especially in the steel industry.

· Compare vendor proposals based on pricing, technical specifications, and quality.

· Negotiate contracts and pricing to reduce costs and improve supplier performance.

· Communicate consistently with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

· Oversee development and management of contracts and long‑term supplier agreements.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

· Lead and mentor a team of Buyers to ensure procurement goals are met.

· Collaborate with senior management to support overall business strategy.

· Drive transformational initiatives to enhance procurement capabilities and efficiency.Reporting & Compliance

· Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly procurement reports.

· Ensure adherence to safety, health, and environmental regulations.

  • Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and market conditions

The Successful Applicant

MANDATORY - Experience working in procurement roles in steel plants.· Strong knowledge of steel industry equipment, components, and related parts.

· Ability to develop and manage effective supply chain processes, particularly for job‑work‑related orders.

· Experience in creating and maintaining supplier performance scorecards.

· Understanding of accounts payable process flow within procurement.

· Proven expertise in:

a. Strategic purchasing and procurement systems

b. Contract management and supplier relationship management

c. Cost reduction and value‑improvement initiatives

· Strong computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel and related procurement tools.

· Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.

· 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in procurement within a manufacturing environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary package
  • Opportunities for growth within the Industrial/Manufacturing sector.



Quote job ref
JN-032026-6967277

Job summary

Function
Procurement & Supply Chain
Sub Sector
Procurement Management
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Chennai
Job Type
Permanent
Job Reference
JN-032026-6967277

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