AM/DM/ Manager - Procurement

Manpower Resources India

Position: AM/DM /Manager Procurement Steel Plant ( OPEX ) Qualification: B Tech / MBA Experience: 5+ Years Place of Posting - Oman Job Purpose To manage and execute procurement activities related to Operational Expenditure (OPEX) requirements for the steel plant, ensuring timely availability of materials and services at optimum cost while maintaining quality, compliance, and operational continuity.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage end-to-end procurement of OPEX materials, consumables, spares, maintenance items, and services required for steel plant operations.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery performance.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and service providers.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, analyze quotations, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, and negotiate contracts.
• Prepare purchase orders and ensure timely order placement and execution.

Vendor Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develop alternate sources to mitigate supply risks and ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Resolve supplier-related issues concerning quality, delivery, and commercial disputes.

Cost Optimization & Contract Management

• Drive cost-saving initiatives through strategic sourcing, value engineering, and supplier negotiations.
• Manage Annual Rate Contracts (ARC), service contracts, and framework agreements.
• Monitor market trends, commodity prices, and supply chain risks affecting procurement costs.
• Ensure compliance with approved procurement policies and delegated authority matrices.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Operations, Projects, Stores, Finance, and Engineering teams to understand procurement requirements.
• Ensure timely procurement support for shutdowns, maintenance activities, and plant operations.
• Track critical material requirements and expedite procurement to avoid production disruptions.

Inventory & Compliance

• Work closely with stores and inventory teams to optimize stock levels and reduce non-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, audit requirements, and statutory regulations.
• Maintain accurate procurement records, contracts, and vendor documentation.

MIS & Reporting

• Prepare procurement dashboards, spend analysis, savings reports, and supplier performance reports.
• Monitor procurement KPIs such as cost savings, supplier delivery performance, inventory optimization, and procurement cycle time.