Description
Responsibilities:
Procurement Operations
Execute procurement of refractory raw materials such as alumina, silica, magnesite, binders, additives, and other consumables.
Ensure timely availability of materials as per production and project schedules.
Float enquiries, evaluate quotations, negotiate prices, and issue purchase orders.
Monitor order status, follow up for on-time deliveries, and resolve delivery discrepancies.
Vendor Management
Identify, evaluate, and onboard recent suppliers for raw materials, packaging, spares, and indirect materials.
Conduct vendor audits in coordination with Quality and Technical teams.
Develop strategic vendor relationships to secure competitive pricing and supply assurance.
Monitor supplier performance on quality, cost, reliability, and service.
Cost Optimization
Develop cost reduction strategies through alternate sourcing, negotiation, and long-term contracts.
Support localization or indigenization of imported refractory raw materials.
Analyze market trends, price fluctuations,



and risks related to key commodities.
Coordination & Compliance
Work closely with Production, PPC, Quality, and Maintenance to forecast and plan material requirements.
Ensure procurement activities adhere to company SOPs, compliance norms, and statutory guidelines.
Review and maintain procurement documentation, contracts, and records.
Ensure REACH compliance, MSDS documentation, and regulatory approvals for imported materials.
Inventory & Logistics Support
Coordinate with stores and logistics for inventory levels, lead times, and critical material availability.
Support inbound logistics planning for domestic and imported materials.
Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and initiate corrective actions.
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare procurement reports, MIS, supplier performance metrics, and cost-saving dashboards.
Support procurement budgeting and annual contracting processes.

Skill

📌 Assistant Procurement Manager Nagpur (India)
🏢 Calderys Group
📍 India