Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager – Purchasing will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and procurement of flat steel products, including Hot Rolled (HR) Coils and coated coils (GI/GL/PPGI, etc.), from domestic as well as international suppliers. The role focuses on ensuring cost‑effective, quality‑compliant, and timely supply in line with production and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Sourcing
Procure HR coils and coated steel coils as per approved specifications and consumption plans.
Execute procurement from domestic integrated steel mills, secondary producers, and international suppliers/traders.
Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and sourcing schedules in coordination with production and planning teams.
2. Domestic & International Purchasing
Coordinate domestic purchases including price negotiation, delivery schedules, and credit terms.
Assist in import procurement, including supplier coordination, order placement, shipment tracking, and documentation.
Support import activities involving Incoterms, LC/advance payments,



and port deliveries through internal teams and agents.
3. Quality & Technical Compliance
Ensure materials meet required IS / ASTM / EN standards, chemical and mechanical specifications, and surface quality norms.
Coordinate with QA/QC, suppliers, and inspection agencies for tests, inspections, and mill test certificates (MTCs).
Address quality deviations, rejections, and claims with suppliers.
4. Market Intelligence & Cost Control
Track flat steel price trends, coating spreads, freight, and forex movements.
Support cost optimization initiatives through supplier comparison and sourcing mix analysis.
Maintain basic demand‑supply data for HR and coated steel markets.
5. Vendor Coordination & Relationship Management
Maintain regular interaction with mills, processors, and traders.
Assist in vendor evaluation based on quality, delivery, service, and commercial performance.
Develop alternate sourcing options to reduce s

📌 Senior Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Karamtara Engineering
📍 Mumbai