Head - Procurement - Bulk Raw Materials - Integrated Steel Plants/Metals Industry

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
Strategic Leadership & Cost Optimization
- Develop and execute a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the company's financial and operational goals.
- Lead techno-commercial negotiations for high-value contracts, long-term agreements (LTAs), and strategic supplies to secure competitive advantages.
- Drive aggressive cost optimization programs through initiatives like reverse auctions, direct OEM sourcing, global tendering, and value engineering.
- Monitor and analyze global and domestic commodity price trends to mitigate risks and capitalize on market opportunities.
Bulk Raw Material & Consumables Procurement
- Direct the sourcing and procurement of all critical bulk raw materials, including iron ore, coke, coking/non-coking coal, pellets, sinter, PCI coal, ferroalloys, refractories, and scrap.

- Oversee the procurement of essential consumables and spares for all plant units: Steel Melting Shop (SMS), Mini Blast Furnace (MBF), Direct Reduced Iron (DRI), and Rolling Mills.
- Ensure the timely availability of key inputs like Graphite Electrodes, Lime, Dolomite, Slabs, Billets, Rolls, Lubricants, and Bearings.
Vendor & Supplier Relationship Management
- Build, manage, and sustain a resilient global and domestic vendor network to ensure the consistent supply of quality materials.
- Establish strategic long-term supply contracts and develop robust alternate sourcing channels to mitigate supply chain risks.
- Lead vendor audits, performance reviews, and supplier development initiatives to foster partnership and continuous improvement.
Systems, Compliance & Logistics
- Drive the digitization of the entire Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle using ERP systems like SAP MM / S/4HANA or Ariba.
- Develop and present procurement dashboards, KPIs, and MIS reports for senior management review, enabling data-driven decision-making.
- Lead logistics management for domestic and imported materials, including negotiations for Letters of Credit (LC), Customs House Agents (CHA), and freight.
- Ensure 100% adherence to all statutory, legal, and environmental regulations related to procurement.
Desired Candidate Profile:
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E. / B.Tech) in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or Industrial Engineering is required.
- Preferred: An MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be a significant advantage.
- Experience: 20 to 28 years of extensive experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a strong and mandatory background in large-scale Integrated Steel Plants or the Metals Industry.