Assistant Manager / Manager Scrap Purchase

Role & responsibilities

• Manage procurement of MS Scrap, HMS, melting scrap, industrial scrap and other ferrous scrap as per plant requirements.
• Develop and maintain a strong network of scrap suppliers, dealers, aggregators and industrial sources.
• Identify new suppliers and develop alternate sourcing channels to ensure consistent material availability.
• Monitor scrap market prices, regional trends, demand-supply conditions and competitor pricing.
• Negotiate purchase prices, payment terms, freight and other commercial conditions with suppliers.
• Conduct physical inspection and coordinate with Quality / Melting Shop for assessment of scrap quality and suitability.
• Ensure proper segregation and procurement of scrap based on grade, size, weight, contamination and chemical composition.
• Monitor supplier performance regarding quality, quantity, delivery and commercial terms.
• Coordinate with Stores, Logistics, Finance and Production/Melting teams for timely receipt and consumption of scrap.
• Ensure accurate weighment, documentation, GRN and reconciliation of purchased scrap.
• Control procurement costs through price benchmarking, competitive sourcing and effective negotiations.
• Develop strategies to minimize contamination, moisture, foreign material and quality-related losses.
• Maintain optimum scrap inventory to support uninterrupted production while controlling working capital.
• Prepare regular reports on purchase quantity, purchase price, inventory, market trends and procurement savings.
• Ensure compliance with company procurement policies, approval processes and audit requirements.

Preferred candidate profile

• Strong knowledge of ferrous scrap and steel raw materials.
• Good understanding of scrap grades, quality parameters and market pricing.
• Strong vendor network and sourcing capabilities.
• Excellent negotiation and commercial skills.
• Ability to assess scrap quality, weight and contamination.
• Strong analytical and market intelligence skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel and ERP/SAP.

Strong communication and relationship-management skills.