PURCHASE DEVELOPER – STEEL INDUSTRY

Company: Shree Ji Steel Private Limited
Location: Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata – On-site
Salary: ₹15,000 – ₹22,000 per month
Experience Required: 1–2 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Qualification: Graduate Preferred

About Shree Ji Steel

Shree Ji Steel Private Limited is a growing company in the iron and steel industry, engaged in the manufacturing, trading, and export of a wide range of steel products.

We work with steel manufacturers, mills, stockists, distributors, traders, fabricators, and suppliers across India. Our business focuses on competitive sourcing, supplier development, quality products, efficient procurement, timely delivery, and long-term business relationships.

We are looking for a Purchase Developer – Steel Industry who will be responsible for developing new suppliers, identifying competitive procurement sources, collecting market rates, researching steel manufacturers and stockists, and supporting the company in building a strong and reliable supplier network.

The ideal candidate should have good communication skills, strong vendor-follow-up abilities, basic knowledge of steel products, good market research skills, and a willingness to develop new supplier relationships.

Job Summary

The Purchase Developer – Steel Industry will focus on developing and expanding the company's supplier network for steel and related products.

The candidate will identify new manufacturers, stockists, traders, and suppliers; collect quotations and market rates; compare prices and specifications; verify material availability; negotiate where required; and maintain an updated supplier database.

The role will involve extensive supplier research, cold calling, WhatsApp/email communication, quotation collection, rate comparison, market intelligence, and vendor development.

Experience in the steel industry, construction materials, manufacturing, engineering products, industrial products, or B2B procurement will be an added advantage.

Key Responsibilities

1. New Supplier & Vendor Development

- Identify and develop new suppliers, manufacturers, stockists, traders, and distributors across India.
- Search for suppliers based on product, size, grade, quantity, location, price, brand, and delivery requirements.
- Contact potential suppliers through phone calls, WhatsApp, email, B2B portals, websites, directories, and other sources.
- Introduce the company and establish professional relationships with current vendors.
- Collect supplier profiles, contact details, product ranges, and commercial information.
- Build and maintain a strong database of verified steel suppliers.
- Regularly follow up with newly identified suppliers to develop long-term business relationships.
- Identify alternative suppliers for regularly purchased and difficult-to-source materials.

2. Steel Market Research & Sourcing

- Research the Indian steel market to identify manufacturers, mills, stockists, traders, and distributors.
- Identify sources for products such as:
- TMT Bars
- MS Angles
- MS Channels
- MS Beams
- ISMB / ISMC / ISHB
- HEB / IPB / NPB
- MS Flats
- MS Plates
- Chequered Plates




- MS Round Bars
- Pipes
- GI Pipes
- Structural Steel
- Other industrial steel products
- Collect current supplier rates and market quotations.
- Track changes in steel prices, availability, brands, grades, and supply conditions.
- Identify competitive procurement opportunities from different locations and suppliers.
- Research new manufacturers and stockists based on specific product requirements.

3. Rate Collection & Quotation Development

- Contact multiple suppliers for competitive quotations.
- Collect rates based on product size, grade, quantity, brand, and delivery location.
- Compare supplier quotations and identify commercially suitable sources.
- Verify whether quoted rates include GST, freight, loading, and other applicable charges.
- Maintain supplier-wise rate records for future purchasing.
- Regularly update market rates and supplier quotations.
- Escalate significant price differences or market changes to the Purchase/Senior Management Team.

4. Supplier Verification & Evaluation

- Collect basic company information from new suppliers.
- Verify supplier product range, location, stock availability, and supply capability.
- Check manufacturer/brand details wherever applicable.
- Evaluate suppliers based on price, quality, availability, delivery capability, response time, and reliability.
- Maintain records of verified and potential suppliers.
- Identify reliable suppliers for recurring procurement requirements.

5. Purchase Development

- Study ongoing purchase requirements and identify potential suppliers.
- Develop new procurement sources for regular and non-regular materials.
- Assist the Purchase Team in obtaining better sourcing options.
- Search for alternative brands, manufacturers, stockists, or locations when required.
- Support the team in reducing sourcing time and improving supplier availability.
- Develop supplier relationships that can support bulk and repeat purchases.

6. Order & Supplier Follow-up

- Follow up with suppliers after quotation and order discussions.
- Confirm stock availability and expected dispatch timelines.
- Coordinate with suppliers regarding loading, dispatch, vehicle placement, and delivery status when required.
- Follow up on pending quotations and purchase requirements.
- Communicate supplier delays, price changes, stock shortages, or other issues to the concerned team.
- Maintain regular communication with active suppliers.
- Continuously research new steel suppliers across different regions of India.
- Identify supplier clusters and major steel markets.
- Develop databases of manufacturers, stockists, traders, and distributors.
- Track supplier contact persons, product categories, locations, and commercial terms.
- Regularly update outdated supplier information.




- Provide market information to the Purchase and Management Team.

Required Skills

- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong cold-calling and supplier-development skills.
- Strong vendor follow-up ability.
- Good negotiation and price-comparison skills.
- Basic knowledge of steel products and specifications.
- Good knowledge of MS Excel and MS Office.
- Strong internet and market-research skills.
- Ability to search and identify new suppliers through online and offline sources.
- Good data-management and documentation skills.
- Ability to compare rates, sizes, grades, quantities, and delivery terms.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate with multiple suppliers on a daily basis.
- Good organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work with targets and deadlines.
- Willingness to learn about steel markets, products, manufacturers, and B2B procurement.

Qualifications & Eligibility

- Graduate in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, or a related field preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience in Purchase, Procurement, Vendor Development, Sourcing, Business Development, or a similar role preferred.
- Experience in steel, construction materials, manufacturing, engineering, industrial products, or B2B procurement will be an added advantage.
- Candidates with experience in supplier development, market research, cold calling, quotation collection, and rate comparison will be preferred.
- Candidates with strong Excel and communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Key Performance Areas

The candidate will be evaluated based on:

- Number of new suppliers identified and developed.
- Quality and reliability of recent suppliers.
- Number of competitive quotations collected.
- Supplier response and follow-up efficiency.
- Accuracy of supplier and quotation data.
- Quality of rate comparison and market research.
- Development of new sourcing channels.
- Ability to identify competitive procurement opportunities.
- Timely updating of supplier databases.
- Supplier relationship development.
- Timely support to the Purchase Team.
- Ability to source required steel materials efficiently.

What We Offer

- Salary of ₹13,000 – ₹18,000 per month, depending on experience and skills.
- Professional training and learning opportunities.
- Career growth in steel procurement, sourcing, and B2B trading.
- Exposure to steel manufacturers, mills, stockists, and suppliers across India.
- Opportunity to develop strong supplier-development and negotiation skills.
- Qualified and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to build expertise in the Indian steel market.

Work Location

Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata

Work Mode: On-site / In-person
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

How to Apply

Interested candidates can share their updated CV at:

[email protected]

Subject: Application for Purchase Developer – Steel Industry – [Candidate Name]

Experience: 1 year in Purchase / Procurement / Sourcing / Vendor Development preferred

Work Location: In person

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹22,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

📌 Purchase Developer (Kolkata)
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