- Key ResponsibilitiesA. Procurement & Purchase Management

- Manage end-to-end procurement activities for PEB, engineering and manufacturing requirements.
- Prepare and execute procurement plans based on production schedules, project requirements and inventory levels.
- Source and purchase structural steel, plates, coils, sections, fabrication consumables, fasteners, roofing and cladding materials, insulation materials, hardware, electrical items, mechanical items, tools and other engineering materials.
- Procure plant consumables, maintenance spares, PPE, safety items, office/admin requirements and other indirect materials.
- Float enquiries/RFQs, obtain quotations and prepare comparative statements.
- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, delivery, capacity, payment terms and service support.
- Negotiate prices, payment terms, credit periods, freight and other commercial conditions.
- Prepare and issue Purchase Orders (POs) as per approved requirements and company procedures.
- Follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.

B. Vendor Management
- Identify, evaluate and develop new vendors and suppliers.
- Maintain and periodically review the approved vendor list.
- Conduct vendor performance evaluations based on quality, cost and delivery.
- Develop alternate sources for critical and high-value materials.
- Maintain strong professional relationships with key suppliers.
- Resolve supplier-related issues concerning quality, delivery, pricing and payments in coordination with concerned departments.

C. Cost Control & Commercial Management
- Achieve cost savings through effective negotiation and strategic sourcing.
- Monitor market prices of steel, engineering materials and other major commodities.
- Conduct regular price comparisons and market surveys.
- Negotiate annual rate contracts wherever applicable.
- Analyze total procurement cost including freight, taxes, transportation and other associated costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, value engineering and alternate materials/suppliers.

D.



Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Coordinate with Production, Projects, Planning, Stores, Engineering, Maintenance and Finance departments to understand material requirements.
- Ensure availability of materials without affecting production or project schedules.
- Monitor stock levels and avoid both stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Coordinate with Stores for receipt, inspection and proper documentation of purchased materials.
- Monitor slow-moving and non-moving inventory and support corrective action.

E. PEB / Structural Steel Procurement
- Handle procurement of structural steel materials such as HR plates, coils, beams, channels, angles, hollow sections and other steel sections.
- Coordinate procurement based on approved BOM, MTO and project requirements.
- Ensure materials conform to required specifications, grades, dimensions and quality standards.
- Coordinate with QA/QC for material inspection, test certificates and quality documentation.
- Manage procurement of roofing/cladding sheets, insulation, fasteners, accessories and other PEB components.
- Coordinate with project and production teams to ensure materials are available as per project schedules.

F. Purchase Documentation & ERP
- Ensure proper documentation for all purchase transactions.
- Maintain RFQs, quotations, comparative statements, POs, delivery schedules and supplier records.
- Ensure purchase transactions are properly entered and monitored through ERP/SAP or other procurement systems.
- Track open POs and pending deliveries.
- Prepare MIS reports related to procurement, savings, pending orders, vendor performance and material status.

G. Coordination & Team Management




- Lead and supervise the Purchase/Procurement team.
- Allocate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
- Coordinate closely with Production, Projects, Planning, Stores, QA/QC, Engineering, Maintenance, Finance and Management.
- Participate in project review meetings and provide procurement status updates.
- Escalate critical material shortages, price increases and supplier issues to management on time.

2. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time material availability.
- Purchase cost reduction / savings.
- Vendor delivery performance.
- Vendor quality performance.
- Reduction in procurement lead time.
- Inventory optimization.
- Development of alternate vendors.
- Reduction in emergency purchases.
- Compliance with approved purchase procedures.
- Accuracy and timeliness of purchase documentation.
- Supplier payment and commercial issue resolution.

3. Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of engineering and industrial procurement.
- Good understanding of structural steel and PEB materials preferred.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Knowledge of market trends and material pricing.
- Good analytical and commercial skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet project/production deadlines.
- Positive knowledge of MS Excel, ERP/SAP and procurement systems.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.
- Ability to lead and manage a procurement team.

4. Preferred Experience Candidates with experience in any of the following sectors will be preferred:
- Pre-Engineered Buildings (PEB)
- Structural Steel Fabrication
- Steel Manufacturing
- Engineering Manufacturing
- Construction / Infrastructure
- Automobile / Auto Components
- Heavy Engineering
- Industrial Projects
- EPC / Project Procurement

Experience: 8–15 Years in any PEB or Engineering Manfacturing Qualification: B.E./B.Tech / Diploma in Mechanical / Civil / Production / Engineering or MBA/PG in Supply Chain / Procurement preferred.

📌 Deputy Manager Purchase (Hyderabad)
🏢 Swathi BuildTech
📍 Hyderabad