GM - SCM and Procurement (Manufacturing)

India company who is into Manufacturing of steel components is looking to hire (6 day working)

Job Title: General Manager Supply Chain Management & Procurement Function / Department: Supply Chain Management & Procurement Location: Talegaon Pune

Reports To: COO (with dottedline reporting to CMD)

Experience Required: 1520 years

Team Size: 58 direct reports across Procurement, Sourcing, Logistics and Material Planning

Role Purpose The General Manager Supply Chain Management & Procurement will lead endtoend procurement, sourcing, logistics, material planning and vendor management for a largescale, technically complex infrastructure project. The role ensures timely availability of critical materials, equipment, systems and services in line with project schedules, quality standards and budgets. It demands strong commercial acumen, technical understanding, project procurement expertise and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and contractors in a timesensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute procurement and sourcing strategy; identify reliable domestic and international suppliers.
• Lead RFQ/RFP processes, technocommercial evaluations, negotiations and supplier finalization.
• Align procurement decisions with project timelines, technical specifications and commercial objectives.
• Drive cost optimization, value engineering and totalcostofownership initiatives.
• Develop detailed material procurement plans; track longlead items and ensure timely PO placement.
• Build and manage vendor ecosystem; conduct capability assessments, audits and performance reviews.
• Plan and manage logistics for heavy, highvalue and timecritical consignments; ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Review and negotiate commercial terms of contracts and purchase orders; manage supplier claims.
• Maintain supply chain risk register; identify potential disruptions and establish contingency plans.
• Lead and develop the SCM team; build capability in strategic sourcing, negotiation and project procurement.

Candidate Profile

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations or Business Administration. MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Procurement or Operations is an advantage.
• Experience: 15+ years in supply chain, strategic procurement, project procurement, sourcing and vendor management. Strong background in EPC, infrastructure, industrial, manufacturing or technically complex projects.
• Expertise in highvalue, multicategory procurement with domestic and international suppliers; experience with longlead equipment/material procurement is highly desirable.

Competencies

• Technical: Strategic sourcing, project procurement, contract management, material planning, logistics, vendor development, procurement analytics, risk management, ERP/SAP systems, advanced Excel and MIS reporting.
• Behavioral: Ownership, accountability, negotiation skills, analytical orientation, stakeholder management, decisionmaking under pressure, integrity and ethical conduct.