Procurement Engineer

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Material Sourcing: Procure critical raw materials (fluorspar, bauxite, soda ash, graphite) and high-quality packing materials (HDPE bags, jumbo bags) required for flux manufacturing and monolithic
• Engineering: Source specialized machinery parts, refractories, and consumables for the casting flux production line and monolithic
• Logistics & Freight Management: Negotiate and manage truck freight contracts for inbound raw materials and outbound finished product distribution.
• SAP Operations: Execute the full Procure-to-Pay cycle in SAP, including PR conversion, PO creation, and tracking material receipts.
• New Vendor Development: Identify and onboard reliable suppliers for mineral ores and chemicals to reduce dependency on single sources.
• Vendor Evaluation: Conduct periodic audits and performance ratings based on quality consistency, lead times, and price stability.
• Cost Control: Implement cost-reduction initiatives through bulk buying, long-term contracts, and alternative material scouting.

• Technical Knowledge: Understanding mineral specifications (mesh size, moisture content, chemical purity) relevant to steel casting.
• SAP Proficiency: Advanced hands-on experience in the SAP MM (Materials Management) module.
• Logistics Savvy: Knowledge of freight market understandin and transporter management.
• Negotiation: Proven ability to handle high-stakes negotiations with raw material miners and logistics providers.
• Regulatory Awareness: Familiarity with GST, E-way bills, and safety standards for handling industrial minerals.

• 3 to 5 years of direct experience in procurement within the steel, metallurgical, or chemical manufacturing sectors.
• Education: Bachelors degree in mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or Chemical Engineering.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in a Steel Casting Flux or related mineral processing plant is a significant advantage.

Calderys is a leading global solution provider for industries operating in high temperature conditions . The Group specializes in thermal protection for industrial equipment with a wide range of refractory products, and advanced solutions to enhance steel casting, metallurgical fluxes and molding processes.

As an international business with a presence in more than 30 countries and a strong footprint in the Americas through the brand HWI, a member of Calderys, we offer our employees a world of opportunity.

With a legacy of over 150 years, and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we continue to shape our future through teamwork, customer-centricity and a proactive mindset. We are the vital partner of all high temperature industries and our purpose places sustainability and innovation at the heart of our business. It reflects our reason for existing: to support our customers building a better world through sustainable solutions.

Our values are a driving force in this purpose: We are tenacious, accountable, multicultural and authentic..

In our company, performance is recognized and learning is promoted. Our services and solutions depend upon the expertise and commitment of our employees. So we ensure that they have the scope and opportunities to develop their potential within a diverse, inclusive and collaborative setting. It is an environment for people to grow, where every day is a new day and more exciting than the last.

Calderys - Forged in legacy. Fueled by excellence.

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