Chief Manager / Assistant Chief Manager - Procurement (Taloja)

John Cockerill, enablers of opportunities

Driven since 1817 by the entrepreneurial spirit and thirst for innovation of its founder, the John Cockerill Group develops large-scale technological solutions to meet the needs of our time: facilitating access to

low-carbon energies, enabling sustainable industrial production, preserving natural resources, contributing to greener mobility, enhancing security and installing essential infrastructures.

Its offer to companies, governments and communities consists of services and associated equipment for the sectors of energy, defense, industry, environment, transport and infrastructures.

With more than 8 200 employees, John Cockerill achieved a turnover of € 1.649 billion in 2025 in 27 countries, on 5 continents.

1. Job Purpose

To manage Planning and execution of Manufacturing activities of projects related to steel plants.

2. Key Result Area

To plan various manufacturing processes to meet manufacturing & dispatch schedules as per contractual obligations.

To prepare RFQ after drawing / Design study and technical requirements as per QAP.

To monitor, track and report project progress against major milestones.

3. Key Responsibilities

Planning & execution of various Mfg. activities, for projects related to steel plant equipment.

Drawing/design study for understanding various Mfg. processes involved & related technical requirements.

Carrying out various SAP functions related to procurement & production planning (MM/PP modules).

Preparation of RFQ for procurement of various Mfg. components (Fabricated, Machined components) and equipment.

Co-ordinating with concern departments or agencies for resolving technical problems or queries observed during pre-procurement phase.

Monitoring & Tracking of different manufacturing activities like Fabrication, Procurement, Machining, Assembly and Dispatch on a periodic basis.

Coordination with various functions or departments like Purchase/Projects/Design/Production etc.

4. Qualification and Experience

The candidate should be

Graduate in Mechanical / production Engineering from a reputed university with 8 to 10 / 10 to 15 years of experience in Mfg. planning & execution of heavy machine building industry, preferably with steel plant OEM.

5. Technical Competencies

Good knowledge of various manufacturing processes of engineering industry.

Good knowledge of machine drawings and technical specifications.

Hands on experience in SAP (MM/PP) functionalities.

6. Other Competencies

Good Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills & ability to Lead a small Team.

Ability to Plan & execute various mfg. activities for large-scale Projects.

Good working knowledge of MS office and reporting tools.

John Cockerill offers you career and development opportunities within its various sectors in a friendly working environment.

Do you want to work for an innovative company that will allow you to take up technical challenges on a daily basis?

We look forward to receiving your application and to meeting you!

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