Commercial Department
Ehya Sepahan Iron Ore Mines Company
The Commercial Department of Ehya Sepahan Iron Ore Mines Company is responsible for the procurement of all items related to mining operations, concentrate plants, infrastructure, and projects. Its mission is to create added value in alignment with the company’s overarching strategic policies.
Procurement is one of the company’s core activities, playing a vital role in improving key performance indicators such as cost efficiency, time management, and product quality. Experts in this department must be fluent in both the language of industry and market dynamics. A lack of such expertise can lead to reduced competitiveness, weakened negotiation power, and forced purchasing decisions.
The presence of counterfeit or substandard goods, along with the impact of unjust international sanctions, has made the procurement process increasingly complex. To address these challenges, procurement engineering has become an integral part of the purchasing process.
This department ensures the acquisition of goods and equipment with precise technical specifications from reputable sources. The goal is to guarantee quality, avoid redundant or incomplete purchases, and manage costs effectively. This involves preparing technical documentation, evaluating and selecting suppliers, and overseeing the entire procurement process—resulting in reduced costs, improved quality, better scheduling, and lower supply chain risks.
Key Activities and Capabilities
- Establishing communication bridges between all company departments
- Aligning technical specifications of all purchase requests with market standards and procurement policies
- Analyzing market data and providing strategic recommendations
- Collaborating with other departments to prepare drawings, technical annexes, inspection protocols, etc.
- Designing optimized procurement workflows based on financial and time constraints
- Ensuring delivery of equipment and services in accordance with technical specifications
- Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best terms in price, quality, delivery time, and payment conditions; drafting and finalizing purchase contracts with selected vendors while ensuring compliance with contractual terms
- Researching and identifying potential suppliers by reviewing their background and performance history
- Evaluating suppliers based on criteria such as quality, price, proximity to mining sites, reliability, and after-sales service; selecting the most suitable suppliers based on company needs and market conditions
- Managing tender and auction processes in accordance with the company’s procurement regulations; conducting public, limited, and inquiry-based tenders based on the nature and value of purchases, strictly following the company’s transaction guidelines and approvals from the Transaction Commission and Board of Directors
- Monitoring inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock
- Planning timely procurement based on company needs and demand forecasts
