Job Description: A General Manager (GM) of Procurement (or GM Purchase) leads the entire sourcing, purchasing, vendor development, and material flow strategy for a large plant, manufacturing unit, or corporate division. Explore active senior openings and benchmarks via platforms like Naukri.com Job Listings or corporate hiring guides on Randstad India. Job Description Template: General Manager (GM) – Procurement Role Overview The General Manager – Procurement oversees the acquisition of raw materials, capital equipment, components, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies. This leadership role ensures uninterrupted shop-floor operations, strict quality standards, optimal inventory levels, and aggressive cost-reduction targets. The GM reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Director and manages a team of purchase managers, strategic sourcing leads, and vendor development engineers. Key Responsibilities

- Strategic Sourcing & Policy: Design and execute long-term procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with company growth and profitability goals.

- Vendor & Contract Management: Build a reliable, diversified local and global vendor base; negotiate high-value commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and payment terms.

- Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Drive continuous cost-reduction programs, value engineering, and spend analysis without compromising material quality or delivery timelines.

- Risk & Disruption Mitigation:



Anticipate market volatility, raw material price fluctuations, and geo-political or supplier risks by establishing contingency plans and dual-sourcing.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal to streamline material flow, inventory turns, and contractual compliance

- Team Leadership: Mentor, lead, and evaluate a mid-to-large procurement department, setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for punctuality, cost savings, and vendor compliance.

Required Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering (MBA or Master’s preferred).

- Experience: 12 to 20+ years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain leadership within manufacturing, heavy industry, real estate, or large-scale corporate infrastructure.

- Certifications: Industry certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, or CIPS are a robust advantage.

- Technical Skills:
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and spend-analytics software.
- Deep market knowledge of direct/indirect commodity pricing and cost-estimation models.

- Soft Skills: High-stakes negotiation acumen, strategic foresight, cross-cultural vendor relationship management, and executive communication.

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📌 Gm Procurement For Steel Industry - Mungeli, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh
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