Associate Manager - Techno Commercial

Adani Group; Odisha; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Odisha seeks a Senior Buyer to manage sourcing and purchases within specified spend categories. You will develop and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate best price points, ensure quality and timely delivery while meeting budget targets.

You will lead strategic sourcing, evaluate proposals, conduct e-auctions, manage contracts in ERP, create OA, POs, and drive cost reductions through data analytics while coordinating with operations and quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 5+ years procurement experience.
• Experience in sourcing and purchasing within defined spend categories.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute techno-commercial strategies aligned with site plan.
• Review PRs and identify procurement method.
• Lead strategic sourcing including vendor evaluation and bidding.
• Conduct negotiations and prepare approvals as per DoA.
• Manage contracts, OA creation, and rate contracts in ERP.
• Prepare POs/SOs under valid rate contracts; post-order expediting.
• Manage inbound logistics for Ex-Works domestic supplies.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through data analytics.
• Collaborate with QA and operations to ensure quality and delivery.
• Stakeholder communication with internal teams and external vendors.

Skills

Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Risk Management

Data Analytics

Budget Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

ERP System

Purchase Order (PO)

Sales Order (SO)

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• Senior Buyer - Site manages sourcing and purchases within specified spend categories.
• Develops and maintains vendor relationships, negotiates best price points, ensures quality and timelines adherence, all while meeting budgetary requirements.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• Strategy & Planning: Understand the Techno-Commercial strategy and plan for Site.
• Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Site specific) as per plan.
• Purchase Requisition (PR) Review: Assist in the review of approved PR from user department; Provide support in identifying the type and method of procurement.
• Strategic Sourcing: Select bidding process; prepare vendor selection approach and vendor evaluation criteria depending on the nature of the category.
• Prepare the request for information (RFI) document for bidder evaluation and identify potential bidders.
• Prepare commercial estimates using standardized templates and evaluate technical and commercial proposals.
• Conduct fact-based negotiations/e-auction with shortlisted bidders; Preparation of Note for Approval (NFA) for selected bidder (vendor) and obtaining required approvals as per DoA.
• Contract Management: Set up and maintain approved contract records within the ERP system, ensuring compliance with system functionalities and policies.
• Based on approved decisions, prepare, review, and issue rate contracts.
• Create master outline agreements (OA) in the ERP system based on rate contracts.
• Prepare Purchase Orders (PO) or Sales Orders (SO) for procurement under valid rate contracts.
• Post Order Management: Expediting of ordered materials for timely delivery.
• Prepare Change Order/ Amendments in the order including quantity/ Rate variation, Extra items, Time Extensions etc.
• Manage inbound logistics services for other Ex-Works Domestic Supplies.
• Execute contingency plans in case of immediate business requirements.
• Provide assistance to the operations team in managing resources effectively.
• Supplier Management: Prepare vendor evaluation criteria for the category and vendor segmentation matrix based on annual spend with the vendor and risks associated.
• Preparare vendor performance evaluation criteria and frequency of evaluation for each vendor segment.
• Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers/ vendors of assigned category which will benefit Adani from a long-term perspective and effectively leverage them for value additions to business.
• Documentation & Reporting: Assist in collation and analysis of data related to various procurement activities (e.
  g.
  commodity analysis, supplier debugging, etc.
  ) for respective categories.
• Identify and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value by analysing data.
• Contribute to action planning and implementation based on data analytics performed for assigned categories.
• Risk Management: Assist in identifying all procurement risks for assigned categories.
• Provide support in evaluation and prioritization of the identified risks on their likelihood, impact and controllability .
• Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plan and update of the category risk register.
• Budget Control: Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies.
• Monitor and report on procurement costs and savings to senior management.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all procured materials and services meet the required quality standards and specifications.
• Collaborate with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality-related issues with suppliers.
• Key Stakeholders - Internal: Site Techno-Commercial Head Site Buyers Projects, O&M, Quality and other departments Finance & Accounts team, Quality/User/Engg Team Direct Reportees Key Stakeholders - External: Customs Handling Agents, Customs Authority, Government Officials, Vendors, Logistics providers

Technical Competencies

• Contract Management-APSEZ-P,Data Management and Record Keeping-APSEZ-P,Negotiation-APSEZ-P,Project Management-APSEZ-P,Purchase Order (PO)-APSEZ-P,Risk Management-APSEZ-P,Safety Audit and Inspection Management-APSEZ-P,Vendor Management-APSEZ-P

Qualifications and Experience

• Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering in any discipline
• Work Experience: More than 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain management