Associate General Manager - Techno Commercial

Adani Group; Dhubri; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks a senior techno-commercial professional to oversee end-to-end power generation activities, including fuel procurement, logistics, and contract management. You will drive cost optimization and profitability by coordinating with suppliers, regulatory bodies, and cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, financial acumen, and experience in preparing business cases and investment proposals for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Power Engineering).
• MBA/PGDM in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or Marketing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end techno-commercial activities for power generation operations.
• Evaluate commercial viability of fuel procurement, logistics, and operations.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals for management review.
• Monitor generation costs and identify opportunities for performance enhancement.
• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, transporters, and service providers; manage procurement and fuel sourcing.
• Liaise with regulatory authorities and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

Skills

Techno-commercial

Cost optimization

Procurement

Vendor negotiations

Contract governance

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

MBA/PGDM

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage end-to-end techno-commercial activities for power generation operations.
• Evaluate commercial viability of fuel procurement, logistics, and operational initiatives.
• Analyze operational and commercial data to drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
• Prepare business cases, feasibility studies, and investment proposals for management review.
• Monitor generation costs and identify opportunities for performance enhancement.

Fuel Procurement & Supply Chain

• Manage coal procurement, linkage coal allocation, imported coal sourcing, and alternate fuel evaluation.
• Coordinate with fuel suppliers, logistics partners, ports, railways, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure uninterrupted fuel availability while optimizing procurement costs.
• Evaluate fuel pricing trends and recommend sourcing strategies.

Contract & Commercial Management

• Lead commercial negotiations with vendors, suppliers, transporters, and service providers.
• Draft, review, and administer techno-commercial contracts, agreements, and purchase orders.
• Monitor contract compliance, claims management, and dispute resolution activities.
• Ensure commercial risk mitigation through effective contract governance.

Regulatory & Compliance Management

• Liaise with regulatory authorities, government agencies, and industry stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with CERC, SERC, Ministry of Power, Coal India, Railways, and environmental regulations.
• Support tariff petitions, regulatory filings, and commercial submissions.
• Track regulatory developments and assess business impact.

  Financial Planning & Cost Optimization

  • Prepare annual budgets, business plans, and operating forecasts.
  • Monitor commercial performance against approved budgets and targets.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities across procurement, logistics, and operational functions.
  • Drive initiatives to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

  Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with Operations, Finance, Procurement, Fuel Management, Legal, and Corporate Commercial teams.
  • Maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including suppliers, government agencies, consultants, and customers.
  • Present commercial insights and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

  Team Leadership

  • Lead and mentor techno-commercial professionals across the department.
  • Establish performance objectives and ensure capability development of team members.Drive a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Chemical / Power Engineering).
  • MBA/PGDM in Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Energy Management, or Marketing preferred.