Management Trainee

Purpose of the Role

• Manage procurement activities for MRO (Spares, AMC & Services), Capex and Steel Structurals.
• Implement procurement strategies to ensure security of supply and optimum value for money.
• Analyze market trends, pricing and delivery trends and modify category procurement strategies accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, policies and guidelines to deliver a commercial and cost-effective procurement process.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and value addition to drive procurement performance and business results.
• Manage end-to-end procurement and contracting activities including vendor pre-qualification, negotiations, CS preparation, PO preparation and delivery follow-up.
• Prepare and maintain monthly MIS and procurement reports.
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders across functions.
• Support business continuity and vendor plant audits, wherever applicable, to support plant and business growth.

Functional / Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of procurement and sourcing techniques with the ability to understand and assess market trends.
• Strong negotiation and networking skills.
• Good numerical and analytical aptitude.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret procurement data.
• Ability to identify and implement process solutions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work with senior management as well as Engineering, Stores, Accounts, Commercial, Plant Quality and Manufacturing teams.