Senior Manager, Steel Sourcing

Description

• Analyze markets and perform supplier screening and qualification
• Establish and maintain executive level relationship with key stakeholders of the value chain in India including steel mills, steel manufacturers etc.
• Develop a sourcing strategy to optimize the cost/quality of the products, meet the demand and meet all necessary requirements
• Negotiate, close and manage long-term master supply agreements in line with the sourcing strategy
• Assess supplier performance on a quarterly basis,
• Work with Sales/Planning to review demand trends
• Prepare and manage Requests for Quotation (RFQs)

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical engineering or equivalent experience with minimum 10+ years of experience in sourcing in Indian steel industry.
• Solid structuring and analytical skills to keep track of multiple projects and vendors, in an international and multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially in Excel and PowerPoint
• Results orientated and demonstrated ability to think out of the box to drive results
• Strong knowledge of commercial contracts in India steel sector
• Experience working in a multicultural environment
• Experience with India manufacturers in particular flat steel mills, tubing and stamping companies, service centers.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and respond quickly and flexibly
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills as a significant part of the team and suppliers are remote
• Advanced communication skills (written and verbal)
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Fluent oral and written communications at least in English
• Availability of traveling on a regular basis.
• Advanced Negotiation skills.
• Ability to report and present a strategy at executive level
• Understand technical and economic requirements of the products as well as specific project needs

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance