ACM/ Manager

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities
Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of its time: facilitating access to low carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to businesses, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defence, industry, the environment, transports, and infrastructures. With more than 8,000 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.417 billion in 2024 in 28 countries, on 5 continents.

Job Purpose –
Responsible for all procurement of Machined components, Job Processes, Fabrication and sheet Metal components.

To manage procurement activities (From RFQ to Delivery). Role involves understanding of Drawings & technical specifications, doing commercial negotiations with suppliers, ensuring quality product, coordination with Design, Manufacturing, Planning & Projects departments to understand Project's requirement prior to Purchase order issuance. Co-ordination with suppliers to ensure seamless support during project execution.

Key Result Areas

• Preparing sourcing strategies for Strategic categories of equipments to improve quality, delivery lea time and cost reduction and to mitigate supply chain risk.
• On time ordering & On time delivery of equipment to as per manufacturing schedule
• Preparing sourcing strategies for Strategic categories of equipment to deliver cost reduction, mitigate supply chain risk, improved operation performance.
• Develop & maintain price norms & Rate contracts.
• Developing processes to deliver quality equipment and achieve lowest TCO model.
• Procurement decision based on "Make or Buy" analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Handling complete supply chain which includes sending RFQ, Coordination with Engineering department for completing Technical approval, commercial negotiation & delivery.
• Perform market research & develop new supplier to add quality capacity.
• Should have experience/thorough knowledge of manufacturing process & Machining processes like cutting, bending, welding etc.
• Coordinate with accounts and finance departments to process payment to sellers as per terms.
• Maintain MIS reports as per requirements & Record keeping.
• Handling internal and external Audit queries.

Education And Experience

• B.E. Mechanical with Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant procurement experience in Heavy Engineering/ Steel Industry /OEM is essential.
• Should be conversant with supplier market for manufacturing equipment.

Background, Skills, And Competencies

• Minimum 10 to 15 years of relevant procurement experience in machine building/ Steel Industries/ project industries. Experience of working with Steel Industry OEM shall be preferred.
• Knowledge in preparing proposal requirements or procurement details (RFQ's), receiving bids and to conduct discussions with suppliers.
• Good understanding of Engineering Drawing & fabrication processes.
• Should have hands on experience of SAP, particularly MM module.
• Should have very good communication skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office, MS outlook.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.

Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?

We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you

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