Experience : Min. 15yrs Location: Kharagpur Looking for a Candidate having an expertise in Enginerring Purchase & Procurement. If the resource from Ductile Iron Pipes Manufacturing will be an advantage. Sources suppliers and develops relationships to negotiate and buy goods, materials and services to meet the Company's operational requirements. This includes supplier selection, tendering and cost estimating. Strategy and Development : - Overall responsibility for Purchasing and Cost Estimating activities across the business - Create and implement best practice purchasing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve business performance - Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include : Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalisation of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock - Evaluate the challenges faced by the business and take action to mitigate risks and develop opportunities - Contribute to overall business strategy and annual budget process - Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines and any associated documents - Initiate and develop creative and innovative procurement processes (eProcurement) General and Task Management : - Responsible for managing relationships and negotiating with key suppliers at a senior and strategic level - Negotiate contract terms with key suppliers to ensure value for money, quality standards and delivery terms with technical and operational input from stakeholders if appropriate - Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms - Forecast price and market trends to identify changes of balance in buyer supplier power - Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers - Develop an overall vendor base which creates