About the Role
We are looking for a Assistant Manager – Service Contracts to lead, optimize, and execute our service procurement strategies. In this role, you will bridge the gap between process plant requirements and commercial excellence—maximizing contract value, mitigating risks, and building robust vendor ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities
Category Strategy: Design and implement data-driven category strategies to reduce overall spend, drive service delivery improvements, and optimize our vendor base.
End-to-End Contract Management: Develop vendor evaluation frameworks (OTIF & quality metrics), lead supplier rationalization programs, perform vendor audits, and negotiate highly favorable terms & conditions.
Strategic Sourcing: Conduct deep market research on domestic and international service trends to build a reliable, diverse pool of suppliers for plant operations and capital projects.
Negotiation & Execution: Formulate structured negotiation plans for complex technical and operational services to optimize commercial outcomes.
Leadership & People Management: Mentor,



coach, and cultivate a highly disciplined, ethical, and high-performing commercial team.
Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, IMS, and 3 S standards across the department.
Job Specifications
Education: B. E. / B. Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
Experience: 8–10 years of relevant procurement/service category management experience specifically within a steel or ferroalloys plant setting.
Technical Skills: Hands-on expertise in ERP (SAP/Oracle MM Module), alongside a solid grasp of service market dynamics and price cyclicity.
Soft Skills: Outstanding negotiation, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities coupled with robust leadership and team-management skills.
Preferred Edge: An M. B. A. in Supply Chain Management or professional certifications (e.g., CPP) will give you a significant advantage.
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📌 Assistant Manager Odisha
🏢 SHRI MAHAVIR FERRO ALLOYS PRIVATE
📍 Odisha