Ferro Alloys & Additives Category Head | Scrabble
Posted on December 7, 2023
Job Description
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 has built a managed marketplace marketplace where Metal Manufacturers
(foundries & secondary steel plants) can procure high quality raw materials (scrap, pig iron,
ferro alloys, additives, etc) in a trusted manner. At the same time our SaaS platform
MetalCloud (charge mix optimisation & spectrometer IoT integration) increases production
efficiency for factories. The end goal is to make procurement and production connected &
autonomous.
Who are we looking for?
● We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and ready to take the journey
from 1 to 100
● Ability to build teams & work with other business heads across the company is going
to be critical to be successful
● Previous experience with imports (any product category) and private labelling is a big
big plus.
What would you be expected to deliver?
This role will require scaling the buy side of non scrap & metallics categories which includes
ferroalloys, additives, nodularizers, etc. These categories have immense scope in terms of
ensuring a complete experience for the customer & providing NowPurchase with the
requisite blended margins.
● Scoping out using primary and secondary research which subcategories & SKUs could be
tackled in what manner & plan of action for the same in terms of the problem & solution
● Ready to start off as an individual contributor & building a team which can tackle all
aspects around domestic, imports & private labelling.
● Build OEM partnerships across India & the world for the relevant SKUs.
● Exploring potential acquisition opportunities of brands & assets.
● Working closely with P&L leaders in different regions to ensure correct demand planning
& pricing to ensure maximum sales & margins.
Qualification and Experience:
● Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engg Field. A relevant Masters or an MBA is a big plus.
● 5+ years of work experience
● Experience of starting up or working with startups is a plus
● Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective interaction with suppliers,
government agencies, and internal teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
● Compensation: Won’t be a blocker for the right candidate.
● Employee Stock Options ( ESOPs): We believe that this is a critical role & whoever
joins should be part of the ownership of the company
● Medical Insurance: Benefits of group insurance for family including parents,
spouse, children.
Hiring Process:
● Screening of applicants & video discussion with HR
● F2F/Video discussion Founder & CEO
● Psychometric Assessment
● Final round interview with Directors
● Email communication on final feedback
The end-to-end process shall take less than 20 days. We pride ourselves on being
transparent & moving fast.
forms the backbone of the economy and the fundamental block of the physical world - be it
transportation, construction and every machinery.
NowPurchase has built a managed marketplace marketplace where Metal Manufacturers
(foundries & secondary steel plants) can procure high quality raw materials (scrap, pig iron,
ferro alloys, additives, etc) in a trusted manner. At the same time our SaaS platform
MetalCloud (charge mix optimisation & spectrometer IoT integration) increases production
efficiency for factories. The end goal is to make procurement and production connected &
autonomous.
Who are we looking for?
● We are looking for someone who is entrepreneurial and ready to take the journey
from 1 to 100
● Ability to build teams & work with other business heads across the company is going
to be critical to be successful
● Previous experience with imports (any product category) and private labelling is a big
big plus.
What would you be expected to deliver?
This role will require scaling the buy side of non scrap & metallics categories which includes
ferroalloys, additives, nodularizers, etc. These categories have immense scope in terms of
ensuring a complete experience for the customer & providing NowPurchase with the
requisite blended margins.
● Scoping out using primary and secondary research which subcategories & SKUs could be
tackled in what manner & plan of action for the same in terms of the problem & solution
● Ready to start off as an individual contributor & building a team which can tackle all
aspects around domestic, imports & private labelling.
● Build OEM partnerships across India & the world for the relevant SKUs.
● Exploring potential acquisition opportunities of brands & assets.
● Working closely with P&L leaders in different regions to ensure correct demand planning
& pricing to ensure maximum sales & margins.
Qualification and Experience:
● Bachelor's degree in a relevant Engg Field. A relevant Masters or an MBA is a big plus.
● 5+ years of work experience
● Experience of starting up or working with startups is a plus
● Excellent communication and negotiation skills for effective interaction with suppliers,
government agencies, and internal teams.
Compensation & Benefits:
● Compensation: Won’t be a blocker for the right candidate.
● Employee Stock Options ( ESOPs): We believe that this is a critical role & whoever
joins should be part of the ownership of the company
● Medical Insurance: Benefits of group insurance for family including parents,
spouse, children.
Hiring Process:
● Screening of applicants & video discussion with HR
● F2F/Video discussion Founder & CEO
● Psychometric Assessment
● Final round interview with Directors
● Email communication on final feedback
The end-to-end process shall take less than 20 days. We pride ourselves on being
transparent & moving fast.