GM PROCUREMENT FOR STEEL INDUSTRY

A General Manager (GM) of Procurement (or GM Purchase) leads the entire sourcing, purchasing, vendor development, and material flow strategy for a large plant, manufacturing unit, or corporate division. Explore active senior openings and benchmarks via platforms like Naukri.com Job Listings or corporate hiring guides on Randstad India. Job Description Template: General Manager (GM) – Procurement Role Overview The General Manager – Procurement oversees the acquisition of raw materials, capital equipment, components, and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) supplies. This leadership role ensures uninterrupted shop-floor operations, strict quality standards, optimal inventory levels, and aggressive cost-reduction targets. The GM reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) or Director and manages a team of purchase managers, strategic sourcing leads, and vendor development engineers. Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Policy: Design and execute long-term procurement and supply chain strategies aligned with company growth and profitability goals. Vendor & Contract Management: Build a reliable, diversified local and global vendor base; negotiate high-value commercial contracts, service level agreements (SLAs), and payment terms. Cost Optimization & Budgeting: Drive continuous cost-reduction programs, value engineering, and spend analysis without compromising material quality or delivery timelines. Risk & Disruption Mitigation: Anticipate market volatility, raw material price fluctuations, and geo-political or supplier risks by establishing contingency plans and dual-sourcing. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Finance, and Legal to streamline material flow, inventory turns, and contractual compliance Team Leadership: Mentor, lead, and evaluate a mid-to-large procurement department, setting Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for punctuality, cost savings, and vendor compliance.