Job Description:

A Purchase Officer in a steel pipes manufacturing company manages end-to-end procurement of raw materials (steel coils/plates), consumables, and machinery spares. Key duties include sourcing vendors, negotiating contracts, tracking deliveries, managing inventory, and collaborating with production to ensure uninterrupted operations, typically using ERP systems.

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and develop reliable suppliers for raw materials (steel plates, coils, ferroalloys) and consumables to build long-term relationships and reduce supply chain risks.
Procurement Operations: Manage the entire purchase cycle: issuing inquiries, preparing comparative statements, generating purchase orders (POs), and tracking deliveries.
Negotiation & Cost Control: Negotiate price, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize costs. Monitor market trends (e.g., LME rates, metal prices) to achieve budget targets.
Inventory Control & Logistics: Monitor raw material stock levels to prevent stockouts or over-ordering.



Coordinate with logistics for timely material receipt, ensuring quality standards (e.g., MTC reconciliation).
Coordination & Compliance: Work closely with production, quality assurance, and finance teams. Maintain accurate documentation for purchases, invoices, and audit requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience: Previous experience in procurement within the steel, fabrication, or heavy manufacturing industry.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of steel products (coils, pipes) and raw materials.
ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP software for inventory and purchase management.
Negotiation Skills: Solid abilities to negotiate contract terms.
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Common Performance Indicators
Cost reduction vs. budgeted figures.
Supplier on-time delivery rates.
Inventory accuracy and turno

📌 Procurement Head For Steel Pipes Manufacturing Raipur
🏢 Vinayak Outsourcing Works
📍 Raipur