Assistant Manager

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new mines, suppliers, traders, and processors in the assigned territories.

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard new mines, suppliers, traders, and processors in the assigned territories.
• Build long-term relationships with suppliers and maintain a strong local network.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings.

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and delivery schedules to achieve cost savings.
• Finalise purchase orders and rate contracts in line with company policy.

• Plan material movement, coordinate with transporters, and track dispatches to plants.

• Plan material movement, coordinate with transporters, and track dispatches to plants.
• Keep inventory at optimum levels against production requirements.

• Track raw material availability, price trends, and regulatory changes in each region.

• Track raw material availability, price trends, and regulatory changes in each region.
• Share periodic market and supplier reports with management.

• Work with Production, Quality, Accounts, and Logistics teams.

• Work with Production, Quality, Accounts, and Logistics teams.
• Maintain purchase MIS, vendor ratings, and cost-saving reports.

• Conduct regular visits to mines and supplier sites for audits, sample collection, and relationship management.

• Conduct regular visits to mines and supplier sites for audits, sample collection, and relationship management.

• Graduate in Science, Engineering (Mining, Chemical, Mechanical), or Commerce.

• Graduate in Science, Engineering (Mining, Chemical, Mechanical), or Commerce.
• MBA or PGDM in Materials / Supply Chain Management is preferred.

• 5 to 8 years in sourcing or purchase of industrial minerals, ores, or bulk raw materials.

• 5 to 8 years in sourcing or purchase of industrial minerals, ores, or bulk raw materials.
• Prior exposure to sourcing in Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, or Assam is a strong advantage.

• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Knowledge of mineral and raw material supply chains and mining regulations.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP / SAP purchase modules.
• Fluency in Hindi and English (knowledge of local languages is a plus).
• Analytical and cost-focused, with good communication skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively and work in remote locations.