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Assistant Manager - Commercial
SHRI MAHAVIR FERRO ALLOYS PRIVATE LIMITED
Raurkela, KSA
Full Time
Manager
Onsite
3 weeks ago
ProcurementContract ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiationERP (SAP/Oracle MM Module)Supplier Management
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About the Role
We are seeking an Assistant Manager – Service Contracts to lead service procurement strategies for a steel/ferroalloys plant. The role involves category strategy, contract management, strategic sourcing, and team leadership.
Key Skills for This Role
ProcurementContract ManagementStrategic SourcingNegotiationERP (SAP/Oracle MM Module)Supplier Management
Responsibilities
- Design and implement data driven category strategies to reduce spend and improve service delivery
- Develop vendor evaluation frameworks, lead supplier rationalization, perform vendor audits, and negotiate terms
- Conduct market research on domestic and international service trends to build a diverse supplier pool
- Formulate structured negotiation plans for complex technical and operational services
- Mentor, coach, and cultivate a high performing commercial team
- Maintain adherence to health, safety, IMS, and 3S standards
Requirements
- B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering
- 8–10 years of relevant procurement/service category management experience in a steel or ferroalloys plant environment
- Hands on expertise in ERP (SAP/Oracle MM Module)
- Outstanding negotiation, interpersonal, and problem solving abilities
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management or professional certifications (e.g., CPP) preferred
Full Job Posting
About the Role
- We are looking for an Assistant Manager – Service Contracts to lead, optimize, and execute our service procurement strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Category Strategy: Design and implement data driven category strategies to reduce overall spend, drive service delivery improvements, and optimize our vendor base.
- End to End Contract Management: Develop vendor evaluation frameworks (OTIF & quality metrics), lead supplier rationalization programs, perform vendor audits, and negotiate highly favorable terms & conditions.
- Strategic Sourcing: Conduct deep market research on domestic and international service trends to build a reliable, diverse pool of suppliers for plant operations and capital projects.
- Negotiation & Execution: Formulate structured negotiation plans for complex technical and operational services to optimize commercial outcomes.
- Leadership & People Management: Mentor, coach, and cultivate a highly disciplined, ethical, and high performing commercial team.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to health, safety, IMS, and 3S standards across the department.
Job Specifications
- Education: B.E. / B.Tech in Metallurgical, Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
- Experience: 8–10 years of relevant procurement/service category management experience specifically within a steel or ferroalloys plant environment.
- Technical Skills: Hands on expertise in ERP (SAP/Oracle MM Module), alongside a strong grasp of service market dynamics and price cyclicity.
- Soft Skills: Outstanding negotiation, interpersonal, and problem solving abilities coupled with strong leadership and team management skills.
- Preferred Edge: An M.B.A. in Supply Chain Management or professional certifications (e.g., CPP) will give you a significant advantage.
KPIs
- Achieving seamless service availability for production and capital projects as per the business plan.
- Minimizing Indent to Work Order (WO) lead times (On time WO release).
- Maintaining a healthy ecosystem of a minimum of 3 qualified vendors per service category.
- High contract renewal rates and strong internal stakeholder satisfaction.
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