PURCHASE HEAD FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

A comprehensive, ready-to-use job description template for a Purchase Head (also known as Head of Purchasing, Procurement Head, or Purchasing Manager). [1, 2, 3] Job Title: Purchase Head / Head of Procurement Department: Procurement & Supply Chain Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), or Director of Operations Job Type: Full-Time / Senior Management Job Summary The Purchase Head leads the organization’s end-to-end purchasing strategy, vendor management, and cost-optimization initiatives. This role ensures high-quality goods, raw materials, and services are procured on time, within budget, and in full compliance with company policies and legal standards. You will manage the purchasing team, drive strategic negotiations, and build long-term relationships with reliable suppliers. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Planning: Develop and execute annual purchasing strategies, sourcing roadmaps, and cost-reduction targets. Vendor & Contract Management: Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers; negotiate favorable commercial terms, pricing, Master Service Agreements (MSAs), and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Budgeting & Cost Control: Prepare and monitor departmental budgets, track spend analytics, and implement value-engineering or volume-discount initiatives. Procurement Operations: Oversee the purchase order (PO) lifecycle—from requisition to delivery and invoice reconciliation—ensuring inventory levels are optimized. Supplier Performance Monitoring: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier delivery punctuality, product quality, and responsiveness, taking corrective action when necessary. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Finance, Quality Assurance, and Warehousing teams to align purchasing schedules with demand forecasting. Team Leadership: Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate the performance of purchasing staff, buyers, and clerks. Compliance & Ethics: Uphold ethical procurement standards, maintain data confidentiality, and ensure adherence to local and international trade laws. Required Qualifications & Education Education: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or Engineering; a Master’s degree or MBA is a strong plus. Certifications: Professional certifications such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply), CPSM, or CSCP are highly preferred. Experience: Mid-to-large organization experience: Typically 7+ years in procurement or supply chain, with at least 3–5 years in a leadership or managerial capacity.