AGM/DGM Strategic Purchase

Job Description:

Overall responsibility for Purchasing (Direct Material and Capex) and Cost Estimating
activities across the business.
• Develops strategic plans for efficient procurement of material and process
improvement and translates them into standard processes and systems to minimise
lead time and cost.
• Commodity expert of Steel & Non-ferrous metal like Copper, Brass, Bronze, Zinc,
Nickel.
• Expertise in CAPEX.
• Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and
develop opportunities.
• Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process.
• Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents.
• Initiate and develop, creative and innovative procurement processes (eProcurement).
• Manage commodity pricing and forecasting.
• Assists the SBU Heads in developing a strategy for long-term for Direct Material.
• Exposure to source various Raw material grades used in Steel and Auto industries.
• Evaluate supplier capacity and capability.
• Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior
and strategic level.
• Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality
standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms.
• Analyse market scenario for different commodities.
• Awareness of various Raw material grades and standard used in Copper/Brass
industry.
• Reviews the key performance metrics of the function on periodic basis and intervene
as and when necessary.
• Monitors performance of the function against set goals and against the budget on a
periodic basis
• Mentors and grooms high-potential employees, to ensure their career growth and
succession readiness for key positions in the department.
• Monitors the performance of employees within the department and take actions
wherever necessary.

HIQR 7200B013 Rev.03_01.04.2023

Key Interfaces

Internal External

• SBU Planning and Production Team
• Engineering Team
• Order Fulfilment Teams
• Quality
• Finance
• IT

• Raw Material Suppliers
• External vendors/ suppliers for Capex
Material
• Local Authorities for Capex

Required
Qualifications
and Experience

Qualifications Experience

B.E. – Mechanical / M.B.A. (Materials
Management / Supply Chain Management) 10-15 years of industry experience

Profile Desired
Competency

Technical Skills Behavioral Competencies

• Knowledge of Vendor Development
• Knowledge of Procurement Strategy
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of Products and Materials
• Knowledge of Statutory Compliances
• Knowledge of Quality standards
• Knowledge of IATF is added advantage.
• Knowledge of SPC is added advantage.
• Knowledge of SAP system

• Planning and Organizing
• Process Orientation
• Analytical Skills
• Communication and People-skills
• Problem Solving