Procurement Manager

Role & responsibilities

• Manage procurement of copper, aluminium and related non-ferrous metal inputs in line with business requirements, production plans and inventory norms.
• Track domestic and international metal market trends, LME price movements, premiums, currency impact, freight, duties and other cost drivers to support purchase decisions.
• Support price discovery, vendor comparison, commercial evaluation and recommendation of sourcing options.
• Negotiate with suppliers for price, premium, payment terms, delivery schedule, quality parameters, credit period and contractual safeguards.
• Prepare, review and manage purchase contracts, rate contracts, amendments, order confirmations and related commercial documentation.
• Coordinate with back-office teams for purchase orders, documentation, LC/payment processing, invoice verification, goods receipt, debit/credit notes and contract closure.
• Ensure procurement transactions comply with company policies, delegation of authority, approved vendor framework, audit requirements and applicable statutory guidelines.
• Monitor supplier performance on delivery, quality, documentation, responsiveness and commercial commitments.
• Maintain MIS reports on procurement status, pending contracts, price exposure, delivery schedules, supplier performance and cost-saving initiatives.
• Support internal stakeholders such as production, planning, finance, treasury, logistics, quality

Requirements, Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of copper and aluminium procurement, supplier markets and pricing structures.
• Working knowledge of LME pricing, premiums, currency movements and commodity-linked contracts.
• Good contract management skills with ability to review commercial terms and identify risk areas.
• Strong negotiation, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Analytical ability to compare offers, track market movements and prepare procurement MIS.
• Understanding of procurement compliance, audit discipline, documentation and approval workflows.
• Ability to coordinate with back-office, finance, logistics and plant teams for timely execution, with hands-on working knowledge of Oracle / ERP / SAP being mandatory.
• High level of integrity, ownership, discipline and attention to detail.

Qualification and Experience

• MBA, Engineering degree, or equivalent qualification from a reputed institute.
• 6-7 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in non-ferrous metals.
• Prior exposure to copper and aluminium procurement will be strongly preferred.
• Experience in a wire and cable, electricals, metals, manufacturing or commodity-intensive industry will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in supplier negotiation, contract management, purchase documentation and procurement MIS.
• Hands-on experience in Oracle / ERP / SAP procurement modules is mandatory.

Key Performance Indicators

• Timely availability of copper and aluminium as per production and business requirements.
• Competitive procurement cost versus market benchmarks and approved sourcing strategy.
• Accuracy and discipline in contract documentation, approvals and compliance.
• Supplier performance on delivery, quality and commercial commitments.
• Quality and timeliness of procurement MIS, market updates and decision-support analysis.
• Effective coordination with internal stakeholders and closure of outstanding procurement actions.