Karamtara Engineering
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karamtara.com
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Job Purpose
The Assistant Manager – Purchasing will be responsible for planning, sourcing, and procurement of flat steel products, including Hot Rolled (HR) Coils and coated coils (GI/GL/PPGI, etc.), from domestic as well as international suppliers. The role focuses on ensuring cost‑effective, quality‑compliant, and timely supply in line with production and business requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Procurement & Sourcing
- Procure HR coils and coated steel coils as per approved specifications and consumption plans.
- Execute procurement from domestic integrated steel mills, secondary producers, and international suppliers/traders.
- Prepare purchase orders, contracts, and sourcing schedules in coordination with production and planning teams.
2. Domestic & International Purchasing
- Coordinate domestic purchases including price negotiation, delivery schedules, and credit terms.
- Assist in import procurement, including supplier coordination, order placement, shipment tracking, and documentation.
- Support import activities involving Incoterms, LC/advance payments, and port deliveries through internal teams and agents.
3. Quality & Technical Compliance
- Ensure materials meet required IS / ASTM / EN standards, chemical and mechanical specifications, and surface quality norms.
- Coordinate with QA/QC, suppliers, and inspection agencies for tests, inspections, and mill test certificates (MTCs).
- Address quality deviations, rejections, and claims with suppliers.
4. Market Intelligence & Cost Control
- Track flat steel price trends, coating spreads, freight, and forex movements.
- Support cost optimization initiatives through supplier comparison and sourcing mix analysis.
- Maintain basic demand‑supply data for HR and coated steel markets.
5. Vendor Coordination & Relationship Management
- Maintain regular interaction with mills, processors, and traders.
- Assist in vendor evaluation based on quality, delivery, service, and commercial performance.
- Develop alternate sourcing options to reduce supply risk.
6. Logistics & Documentation
- Coordinate dispatch schedules, shipment follow‑ups, and delivery confirmations.
- Ensure accurate documentation including POs, invoices, test certificates, shipping documents, and GRNs.
- Support reconciliation of quantities, weights, and commercial terms with finance and stores teams.
7. MIS & Internal Coordination
- Prepare procurement MIS reports on prices, volumes, deliveries, and supplier performance.
- Coordinate with production, PPC, finance, QA, and stores for smooth material flow.
- Ensure compliance with company procurement policies and audit requirements.
Qualifications
Education
- BE / B.Tech in Mechanical / Metallurgical / Production Engineering
- or
- Graduate with MBA / PGDM in Materials Management / Supply Chain / Operations (Preferred)
Experience
- 5–8 years of experience in flat steel procurement
- Hands‑on exposure to HR coils and coated coils
- Experience in import sourcing is preferred
Skills & Competencies
- Good understanding of flat steel products and specifications
- Knowledge of domestic and international steel markets
- Commercial negotiation and supplier coordination skills
- Familiarity with import procedures and documentation
- Strong analytical, communication, and coordination skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP systems (SAP preferred)
Preferred Industry Background
- Steel processing / service centers
- Automotive or white‑goods manufacturing
- EPC / infrastructure companies
- Large steel‑consuming industrial organizations
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