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