We are seeking a senior
Procurement Leader
with extensive experience in
Steel, Mining, Metals, or Heavy Industry
to lead strategic procurement and sourcing for the Indian subsidiary of
AIG – Afrzen
. The role requires robust commercial expertise, supplier management capabilities, and proven leadership across high-value procurement operations.

Key Responsibilities
Lead
strategic procurement and sourcing
across materials, equipment, and services.
Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with business, operational, and project requirements.
Identify, evaluate, negotiate with, and manage
vendors and strategic suppliers
.
Drive
cost optimization, commercial negotiations, and procurement efficiencies
.
Manage purchase contracts, commercial terms, supplier performance, and procurement risks.
Ensure timely availability of materials while maintaining quality, cost, and delivery objectives.
Build strategic supplier relationships and develop
alternate and backup sources
.
Manage large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems.




Track procurement budgets, savings, KPIs, and overall procurement performance.
Partner with
Projects, Operations, Finance, Stores, and Engineering
teams to align procurement plans with business requirements.
Ensure adherence to procurement policies, processes, governance, and compliance standards.
Lead, mentor, and develop the procurement team while driving measurable savings and performance improvements.

Mandatory Requirements
15+ years of overall procurement experience
, including
7+ recent years in Steel, Mining, Metals, or Heavy Industry
.
Mandatory experience in
Steel or Mining
; Metals / Heavy Industry backgrounds may also be considered.
Solid expertise in
strategic sourcing, vendor management, negotiations, and cost reduction
.
Proven experience managing
large-value procurement and complex supplier ecosystems
.
Experience developing and executing procurement strategies for business and project

📌 Assistant General Manager Gurugram (India)
🏢 African Industries Group
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