Senior Procurement Specialist

Position: Centralized Techno-Commercial MRO Procurement (Power Plant | Blast Furnace | Rolling Mill | Cold Rolling Mill | Coke Oven)

Location: Kolkata

Department: Commercial

No of Vacancy: 1

Reporting to: Commercial Director

Role Objective

To lead centralized techno-commercial procurement of Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) materials and services for an integrated steel & power setup, covering Power Plant, Blast Furnace, Rolling Mill, Cold Rolling Mill, and Coke Oven, with an approximate annual purchase volume of ₹800 Cr. Ensure cost optimization, supplier reliability, and operational continuity through strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor development.

Candidate Profile

- Education: B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Metallurgy / Industrial Engineering; MBA (Materials / SCM) preferred.
- Experience: 18–25 years in large integrated steel / power / heavy engineering industries, with at least 8–10 years in senior techno-commercial procurement leadership roles.
- Domain Knowledge:
- Strong technical understanding of equipment & spares for Power Plant, Blast Furnace, Rolling Mill, CRM, and Coke Oven.
- Proven techno-commercial acumen in vendor development, negotiations, and global sourcing.

Skills:

- Expertise in centralized procurement strategy and high-value negotiations.
- ERP/SAP proficiency, strong analytics, and contract management.
- Leadership, influencing skills, and cross-functional collaboration.

Key Deliverables / KPIs

- Yearly cost savings and procurement efficiency vs. budget.
- Reduction in lead time, inventory levels, and working capital.
- Vendor performance (quality, delivery, compliance).
- Standardization and consolidation of MRO categories.
- Plant uptime improvement through timely MRO availability.
- Team capability building and knowledge transfer.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Techno-Commercial Procurement

- Formulate and execute centralized MRO sourcing strategy ensuring standardization across all plants.
- Balance technical specifications with commercial competitiveness to deliver best value.
- Drive long-term contracts, rate agreements, and AMC/service agreements with OEMs and strategic suppliers.
- Explore global sourcing, localization, and alternate vendor development.

Vendor Management & Development

- Identify, evaluate, and qualify suppliers based on technical capability, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Build strong partnerships with critical OEMs, service providers, and global suppliers.
- Conduct vendor audits, ensure statutory and ESG compliance.

Operational Excellence

- Oversee procurement for mechanical spares, electricals, refractory, consumables, lubricants, instruments, and maintenance services.
- Ensure uninterrupted supply of critical spares to minimize downtime across plants.
- Implement category management and centralized inventory planning in collaboration with site teams.

Financial Management

- Manage ₹800 Cr annual procurement budget, driving cost savings and spend optimization.
- Leverage analytics, TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), and market intelligence to drive negotiations.
- Monitor price trends (domestic & international) and hedge supply risks.

Process, Policy & Compliance

- Establish transparent and compliant procurement processes aligned with corporate governance.
- Maximize ERP/SAP utilization, e-tendering, and digital procurement platforms.
- Drive continuous improvement and audit readiness.

Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

- Lead and mentor centralized procurement team and coordinate with plant maintenance, operations, and finance functions.
- Align procurement priorities with business objectives and operational needs.
- Represent the procurement function in management reviews and cross-functional committees.