Assistant Manager - Techno Commercial and Procurement

Adani Enterprises Ltd; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Enterprises Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Manager- Techno Commercial Strategy Planning and Core Procurement to drive group-wide procurement initiatives and vendor management.

The role focuses on strategic planning, bid processes, negotiations, and SAP-based record maintenance. The incumbent will handle RFI/RFP preparation, supplier evaluations, contract changes, and logistics management while coordinating with Projects, Marketing, and Finance teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in vendor management and procurement.
• Senior level position.

Responsibilities

• Understand the Techno-Commercial strategy and implement group-wide/CPO specific and BU specific strategic initiatives as per plan.
• Assist in reviewing approved PR from user departments; seek additional information if required for correctness and completeness of PR.
• Identify the type and method of procurement (e.g., normal vs. emergency PR, stocks available, availability of rate contract, value, delivery timeline).
• Participate in the selection of bidding processes, preparation of vendor selection approach, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids, conduct fact-based negotiations, and prepare Notes for Approval (NFA) for selected bidders.
• Prepare the request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) documents.
• Identify potential bidders and organize pre-bid meetings to ensure a competitive and transparent bidding process.
• Prepare contract documents, maintain records, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
• Prepare Business Bill Upload (BBU) and get it uploaded in SAP to maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and facilitate efficient financial management.
• Address, resolve, or re-allocate queries raised by vendors or internal stakeholders during delivery expediting.
• Prepare change orders/amendments in orders and facilitate contract closures.
• Manage inbound logistics services and execute contingency plans as needed.
• Coordinate with new vendors to obtain necessary documents for evaluation.
• Prepare vendor evaluation criteria and update the approved vendor list in coordination with Vendor Development Lead.
• Populate data and documents into the system to create vendor codes in SAP.
• Prepare vendor segmentation matrix and performance evaluation criteria along with Vendor Development Team.
• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value through data analysis.
• Contribute to action planning and implementation based on data analytics.
• Identify procurement risks using master lists, supply market analysis, and risk registers.
• Evaluate and prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and controllability.
• Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plans and update category risk registers.
• Leverage digital tools for real-time tracking of purchase orders and supplier performance, improving operational visibility and decision-making.
• Integrate digital solutions for efficient inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing procurement-related delays.

Skills

Vendor management

Negotiation

Procurement strategy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration or supply chain

Tools

SAP

Job description

Assistant Manager- Techno Commercial Strategy Planning and Core Procurement

• Understand the Techno-Commercial strategy and implement Group-wide/CPO specific and BU specific strategic initiatives as per plan.
• Assist in reviewing approved PR from user departments; seek additional information if required for correctness and completeness of PR.
• Identify the type and method of procurement (e.g., normal vs. emergency PR, stocks available, availability of rate contract, value, delivery timeline).
• Participate in the selection of bidding processes, preparation of vendor selection approach, and vendor evaluation criteria.
• Evaluate technical and commercial bids, conduct fact-based negotiations, and prepare Notes for Approval (NFA) for selected bidders.
• Prepare the request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) documents.
• Identify potential bidders and organize pre-bid meetings to ensure a competitive and transparent bidding process.
• Prepare contract documents, maintain records, and ensure compliance with procurement regulations.
• Prepare Business Bill Upload (BBU) and get it uploaded in SAP to maintain accurate and up-to-date procurement records and facilitate efficient financial management.
• Address, resolve, or re-allocate queries raised by vendors or internal stakeholders during delivery expediting.
• Prepare change orders/amendments in orders and facilitate contract closures.
• Manage inbound logistics services and execute contingency plans as needed.

Supplier Management

• Coordinate with new vendors to obtain necessary documents for evaluation.
• Prepare vendor evaluation criteria and update the approved vendor list in coordination with Vendor Development Lead.
• Populate data and documents into the system to create vendor codes in SAP.
• Prepare vendor segmentation matrix and performance evaluation criteria along with Vendor Development Team.

Data Analytics

• Assist in collecting and analyzing data related to procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value through data analysis.
• Contribute to action planning and implementation based on data analytics.

Risk Management

• Identify procurement risks using master lists, supply market analysis, and risk registers.
• Evaluate and prioritize risks based on likelihood, impact, and controllability.
• Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plans and update category risk registers.

Technology Utilization

• Leverage digital tools for real-time tracking of purchase orders and supplier performance, improving operational visibility and decision-making.
• Integrate digital solutions for efficient inventory management, ensuring optimal stock levels and reducing procurement-related delays.

Key Internal Stakeholders

• Projects team
• Marketing department
• Finance & Accounts team

Key External Stakeholders

• Vendors
• Suppliers
• External agencies

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field 5-10 years of experience in vendor management and procurement. Experience Level Senior Level