Manager Purchase - Raw Materials

Position: Purchase Manager Steel (Machined Components for Oil & Gas)

Location: Kharabwadi, Chakan, Pune

Experience: 7 to 12 years

Qualification: Diploma / BE (Mechanical / Metallurgy / Production / Industrial)

Reporting to: Head Purchase

Employment type: Full-time

Website : www.ultracorpotech.com

About us

We are a machining & component manufacturing company serving the Oil & Gas industry, delivering high-precision machined components with strict quality and material standards. Join a focused procurement team that drives material availability, cost efficiencies and supplier excellence.

Role summary

We are hiring a Purchase Manager to own end-to-end procurement of steel raw materials (carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, forgings, bars, plates, semifinished items) for machined components used in Oil & Gas. The ideal candidate has strong material knowledge (ASTM/API/AISI grades), hands-on supplier management experience and a proven track record of negotiating and securing high-quality, cost-effective supplies.

Role & responsibilities

• Source and procure steel raw materials (carbon/alloy/stainless/duplex/super-duplex, forgings, blocks, plates) suitable for machined components used in Oil & Gas.
• Ensure material compliance to industry standards (ASTM, API, AISI, EN, DIN, IS) and verify Mill Test Certificates (MTC).
• Negotiate commercial terms, implement rate contracts and drive landed cost optimization.
• Maintain optimum inventory (Min-Max, safety stock) to ensure zero stock-outs for production.
• Conduct vendor identification, qualification, audits and performance reviews.
• Coordinate with Engineering, QA, Production and Stores on material specifications, NDT, hardness and inspection requirements.
• Track market trends and provide regular updates on steel prices, lead times and supply risks.
• Support new product trials and sourcing for prototype/material trials.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of materials used in machining: carbon steel, alloy steel, stainless steel, and relevant grades (e.g., A105/A182/4140/316 etc.) and machining/heat-treatment implications.
• Experience with supplier negotiation, vendor development and PO lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle/Ms Dynamics) and MTC / NDT documentation.
• Good analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.