Job Description

Job Title:

Assistant General Manager - Procurement

Department:

Supply Chain / Procurement

Location:

Hyderabad

Reports To:

Senior Vice President - SCM

Role Overview

The Assistant General Manager - Procurement will lead and manage procurement strategies for raw materials supporting CNC machining and fabrication projects, primarily in Defence and Nuclear sectors. The role requires strong expertise in sourcing metals, alloys, and specialized materials from domestic and international suppliers, including direct mills and global vendors. Prior experience in handling procurement for NPCIL or similar regulated projects will be a strong advantage.

Key Responsibilities

Lead procurement planning and material sourcing for CNC machining and fabrication projects. Develop and manage vendor relationships with

direct mills in India and global suppliers

. Drive end-to-end procurement lifecycle including RFQs, negotiation, contract finalization, PO issuance, delivery management, and supplier evaluation. Ensure procurement compliance for

Defence and Nuclear sector standards

, including traceability, material certifications, and QMS requirements. Coordinate with project management, engineering, production, and QA teams to ensure timely availability of materials. Monitor marketplace trends, cost fluctuations, and supply risks, and develop mitigation strategies. Manage import documentation, customs requirements, and logistics for international procurement. Maintain cost control and continuous improvement in procurement efficiency, vendor base, and supply chain reliability. Support tender submissions and costings with accurate material pricing and sourcing validation. Prepare procurement MIS, dashboards, and reports for management review.

Required Skills & Experience

15-22 years

of procurement experience in

precision machining, fabrication, defence, aerospace, or nuclear manufacturing

. Strong experience in procuring raw materials such as

steel, stainless steel, special alloys, aluminium, titanium, and other engineered materials.

Proven exposure to working with direct mills and overseas material suppliers

. Experience handling supply under

NPCIL, DRDO, ISRO, or defence manufacturing compliance

is an added advantage. Excellent negotiation, vendor development, contract management, and analytical skills. Strong knowledge of import regulations, LC, incoterms, logistics management, and SAP/ERP procurement modules.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Metallurgy / Mechanical preferred.