Manager - Supply Chain, Procurement

Position Title

Manager – Supply Chain , Procurement

Purpose of Role

Responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement of copper and aluminium materials essential for the manufacturing and operations of Overhead Business. 

Position Summary

This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented individual with a deep understanding of the metals market, supplier relationships, and procurement best practices. The individual will work closely with suppliers, internal departments, and key stakeholders to ensure cost-effective, timely, and quality materials acquisition.

Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Material Procurement Strategy: Develop and execute procurement strategies for copper and aluminium materials to support business needs, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
• Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and maintain relationships with key suppliers for copper and aluminium, ensuring reliability, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Market Analysis: Continuously monitor the global copper and aluminium market to anticipate price trends, risks, and opportunities. Provide insights and recommendations to optimize procurement decisions.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations with suppliers on pricing, terms, and contracts to ensure favorable conditions and maintain strong relationships.
• Inventory Management: Work closely with operations and production teams to forecast material requirements and maintain optimal inventory levels, avoiding both shortages and excess stock.
• Cost Optimization: Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives without compromising on quality or delivery timelines.
• Risk Management: Assess risks related to supply chain disruptions, quality issues, and market fluctuations. Develop contingency plans to mitigate these risks.
• Compliance: Ensure all procurement activities adhere to relevant legal regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Contract Management: Oversee contract administration, ensuring that terms are met and any changes are managed effectively.

Position Demands

Travel as and when required.

Competencies

About Us

Sterlite Electric is India’s leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.

We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.

We are guided by our core purpose of empowering humanity by addressing the toughest challenges of energy delivery. Our four core values form the pillars of our organization:

• Respect: Every one counts
• Social Impact: We work to improve lives
• Fun: “Thank God it’s Monday!”
• Innovation: A new way today

Sterlite Electric is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit km and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing.

For more details, visit: www.sterlitepower.com