Senior Manager/Assistant Director - Sourcing - Steel/TMT/Cement

Top Role Related Skills :

1. Exposure in Procurement - Steel / Cement (TMT Bars, Structural Steel, Plates, Pipes/ Cement, aggregates, sand etc)

2. Strong in negotiation skills

3. Effective stakeholder management

Role Objective :

We are seeking an experienced Category Manager/Category Lead for the Steel/ Cement category to build and expand a robust supplier network, drive category strategy, and establish long-term partnerships with cement manufacturers and distribution partners. The role requires strong procurement expertise, market knowledge, and the ability to drive commercial excellence within the category.

Role Responsibilities :

- Develop and implement sourcing and supplier engagement strategies for the Cement / Steel category (Aggregates & Sand, Bricks & Blocks/ Steel, TMT, Metals, Pipes etc)

- Build relationships with leading cement manufacturers, grinding units, distributors, and channel partners.

- Identify and onboard new suppliers to strengthen category depth and market coverage.

- Lead commercial negotiations and establish long-term supplier agreements.

- Track cement industry trends, pricing movements, capacity additions, logistics costs, and regional market dynamics.

- Drive supplier performance management and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align category strategies with business goals.

- Develop market intelligence and category insights to support growth and profitability.

- Ensure supplier compliance with quality, safety, and sustainability requirements.

Qualification & Experience :

- 10 - 15 years of experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions

- Significant experience in cement procurement, sourcing, supplier management, and category development (Aggregates & Sand, Bricks & Blocks/ steel, TMT, Metals, Pipes etc)

- Strong understanding of cement manufacturing, distribution networks, and market dynamics.

- Experience working with cement manufacturers, construction companies, real estate developers, EPC organizations, or large procurement functions.

- Strong commercial and negotiation skills.

- Deep understanding of cement industry economics and supply chains.

- Category planning and supplier development expertise.

- Market intelligence and analytical capabilities.

- Contract management and stakeholder engagement experience.

- Strong communication and relationship management skills.

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Commerce, or related discipline.

- MBA (desirable)