NowPurchase - Supply Chain Head

Company Vision

NowPurchase is transforming the $140B Metal Manufacturing industry.

The metal industry forms the backbone of the economy and the fundamental block of the physical world be it transportation, construction, and every machinery.

NowPurchase is a rich, digital marketplace where metal manufacturers (foundries + steel plants) can procure high-quality raw materials (scrap, pig iron, ferroalloys, additives, nodularisers) in a trusted manner.

Our technology allows them to optimize their manufacturing process to ensure high productivity and resilience to failure.

We currently serve over 250 factories nationwide and are looking to aggressively expand our footprint across India. You can learn more at www.nowpurchase.com.

Job Head Supply Chain

Designation: Senior Manager

Function: Supply Chain & Logistics

Reporting to: Business Head

Experience: 10+ years

Location: Kolkata

Qualification: Bachelors degree in supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field. NowPurchase is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Supply Chain Head to lead and optimize our end-to-end supply chain operations.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale supply chains, overseeing high volumes of invoices and warehouses, and leading cross-functional teams.

They should possess strong leadership and managerial skills, with the ability to drive efficiency and cost reduction through data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels.
• Oversee order fulfilment, inventory management, warehousing, and transportation operations across multiple locations.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, ensuring high performance and alignment with business goals.
• Ensure seamless coordination between procurement, logistics, and operations teams.
• Analyze data to identify opportunities for cost savings, process improvements, and risk mitigation.
• Drive automation and technology adoption to enhance supply chain efficiency and
  
  

transparency.

• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety protocols, and company policies.
• Build and maintain relationships with key vendors, transporters, and other stakeholders to ensure a smooth supply chain flow.
• Handle macro and micro-level supply chain operations, balancing strategic decision-making with hands-on problem-solving when needed.
• Manage large-scale trucking operations, ensuring timely and cost-effective transportation of
  
  

raw materials.

• Monitor and improve KPIs such as lead time, inventory turnover, and cost per order.
  
  

Desired Attributes

• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience in handling teams of 10+ for at least 3-4 years.
• Proven expertise in managing large-scale supply chain operations, including high revenue and invoice volumes.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to drive both high-level strategy and hands-on execution when required.
• Data-driven approach to decision-making, with the ability to leverage analytics for cost
  
  

reduction and process optimization.

• Experience in managing multi-location warehouses and complex logistics networks.
• Ability to handle trucking operations, vendor negotiations, and transport cost optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  
  

Compensation & As per industry standards & pedigree of the candidate.

ESOPs: Long-term wealth creation with our ESOPs program.

Group Medical Insurance: Over and above compensation.

3 lakh floater for the family, including parents, spouse, and children. Top-up option available upon request.

Generous Leave Structure: Including maternity & paternity leaves.

Snacks on the House.

Hiring Process

Screening of applicants & telephonic discussion with HR.

Face-to-face/Video discussion with Hiring Managers.

Final round interview with Director.

Email communication on final feedback.

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