Head - Technology Packages Procurement - Steel Manufacturing

Purpose:

This role is critical in driving the procurement and strategic management of technology packages that are essential for the steel manufacturing operations of the company.

One Safety Culture:

At AMNS India Private Ltd, safety is the cornerstone of our operations, projects, and other activities. We believe in an interdependently safe culture with a greater sense of accountability within our workforce. We choose a zero-tolerance policy for unsafe work behaviours, ensuring that everyone adheres to rigorous safety standards to protect themselves, their colleagues, and our workplace.

Key Result Areas:

- Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and execute comprehensive procurement strategies for technology packages that align with project execution schedules and long-term production requirements.

- Cost Optimization and Vendor Management: Drive cost optimization through competitive bidding, global sourcing, and strategic partnerships with OEMs and technology licensors to ensure reliability and innovation.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Projects, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with technical requirements and budgetary controls.

- Procurement Governance and Compliance: Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, statutory regulations, and sustainability standards while driving transparency and audit readiness across procurement processes.

Critical Tasks:

- Develop and execute procurement strategies for technology packages including blast furnaces, coke ovens, sinter plants, rolling mills, power systems, and automation solutions.

- Align procurement plans with project execution schedules and long-term production requirements to ensure timely delivery of critical equipment.

- Drive cost optimization through competitive bidding, global sourcing, and strategic partnerships with OEMs and technology licensors.

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and domestic technology providers relevant to steel manufacturing processes.

- Establish long-term partnerships with OEMs and technology licensors to ensure reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement.

- Support project commissioning by ensuring timely delivery and installation of technology packages, and managing vendor coordination to resolve technical and logistical challenges.

- Ensure adherence to company procurement policies, statutory regulations, and sustainability standards across all procurement processes.

- Drive transparency, ethical practices, and audit readiness to maintain the highest standards of procurement governance.

Education Qualification & Certifications:

- Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain; MBA preferred.

- 17 - 20 years of procurement experience, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.

Relevant Experience:

- Prior experience in procuring technology packages for steel manufacturing or large-scale industrial projects is highly desirable.