PURCHASE MANAGER/SR. MANAGER FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

A comprehensive, ready-to-use job description template for a Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager position can be customized for your organization. Job Overview Job Titles: Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager Department: Procurement & Supply Chain / Operations Reports To: Head of Procurement, General Manager – Operations, or Chief Operating Officer (COO) Employment Type: Full-Time Location: [Insert City / On-Site / Hybrid] Role Summary The Purchase Manager / Senior Purchase Manager oversees end-to-end procurement operations, vendor development, contract negotiations, material planning, and cost-control strategies. For a Senior Manager level, the role takes a more strategic approach focusing on category ownership, budget management, cross-functional leadership, and major cost-reduction initiatives. Key Responsibilities 1. Procurement & Purchase Operations Manage end-to-end procurement cycles for raw materials, equipment, components, and services. Review material requisitions, Bill of Quantities (BOQs), and technical specifications before processing. Prepare and issue Requests for Quotations (RFQs), evaluate comparative statements, and release Purchase Orders (POs). Ensure uninterrupted material availability to prevent project or production delays. 2. Vendor Development & Management Identify, evaluate, onboard, and audit reliable local and international suppliers and manufacturers. Build long-term supplier relationships while negotiating best-in-class pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules. Implement and track vendor performance rating systems (Quality, Cost, Delivery, Compliance). Maintain alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate single-source or supply-chain risks. 3. Cost Control & Budget Management Drive annual material cost-optimization and value engineering (VAVE) initiatives. Monitor purchase budgets, track market price trends, and benchmark rates. Compile and present Management Information System (MIS) reports covering spend variance, savings, and PO turn-around times. 4. Cross-Functional Coordination & Compliance Coordinate closely with Engineering, Production, Project Management, Stores, and Finance teams. Ensure all procured items comply with statutory, safety, and technical/quality standards. Supervise, mentor, and build a second line of leadership within the purchasing and stores team