Manager – Supply Chain (Infrastructure)

WHO ARE WE: Tata Steel Foundation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Steel Limited and was instituted on August 16, 2016. With over 1000 members spread over ten units and six states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Punjab, the Foundation is a CSR implementing organization focused upon co-creating solutions, with tribal and excluded communities, to address their development challenges. The organization is committed to playing a larger role in India’s sustainable development by embedding wider economic, social, and environmental objectives through its programmes and underscored by a vision to create an enlightened and equitable society.Purpose of the Role: As the Manager Supply Chain (Infrastructure), you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the end-to-end supply chain activities related to infrastructure projects across all locations of Tata Steel Foundation.Key Deliverables:Oversee and manage the procurement process for infrastructure projects, including sourcing, vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as project managers, engineers, and finance teams, to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of materials and services.Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality, delivery, and cost requirements.Analyse supply chain data and metrics to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in supply chain management, incorporating them into the organizations processes and strategies.Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards in procurement and supply chain management.Minimum Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in civil engineering, or a related field. A masters degree is preferred in Supply chain or logistics.Minimum No. of years of experience: 3 years of experience in supply chain management in the infrastructure sector.Technical Skill Sets required: Strong knowledge of supply chain principles, practices, and processes, with a focus on infrastructure projects.Proven experience in procurement and contract management for infrastructure projects.Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.Ability to analyse complex data and make informed decisions.Proficiency in using supply chain management software and tools.Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in procurement and supply chain management.Behavioral Skill Sets:Aligned to TATA Values (Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Pioneering, Unity & Respect)Ability to engage across stakeholder groups, peers and communities.Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative approachSelf-Motivated, Result oriented, Sensitive to cultures & diversity.