Buyer

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

Job summary

Adani Group is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end O&M material procurement across cement plants. The role focuses on ensuring timely material availability, cost optimization, supplier development, contract management, and adherence to procurement policies for uninterrupted plant operations.

The candidate will execute RFQs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and drive value engineering while coordinating with maintenance, operations, stores, finance, and logistics for

Qualifications

• Educational qualifications as stated: B.E./B.Tech. in engineering.
• MBA/PGDM in SCM/Operations preferred.
• 5+ to 8+ years in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
• Experience in O&M procurement in cement/steel/power/mining/heavy industries.
• Experience in high-value procurement and annual rate contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement of O&M materials including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and spares.
• Execute procurement strategies, cost reductions, and inventory optimization.
• Float RFQs/RFPs, evaluate techno-commercial offers, negotiate terms.
• Develop new suppliers to strengthen the vendor base.
• Ensure timely procurement for uninterrupted plant operations.
• Prepare POs, contracts, and procurement reports.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, delivery, cost, and service.
• Coordinate with maintenance, operations, stores, finance, and logistics.
• Drive localization and value engineering to achieve cost savings.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies and regulatory requirements.
• Support ERP-based purchasing and digital procurement initiatives.

Skills

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

Cost Reduction & Value Engineering

Techno-Commercial Negotiation

Spend Analysis & Category Management

Education

B.E./B.Tech. in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation / Production

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Operations

Job description

Purpose/Objective

• To manage procurement activities for Operations & Maintenance (O&M) categories across cement plants, ensuring timely availability of materials, cost optimization, supplier development, contract management, and compliance with organizational procurement policies while supporting uninterrupted plant operations.

Key Responsibilities of Role

• - Manage end-to-end procurement of O&M materials including mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, consumables, spares, lubricants, welding items, safety items, and general stores.
• - Execute procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, cost reduction targets, and inventory optimization initiatives.
• - Float RFQs/RFPs, conduct techno-commercial evaluations, negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contractual conditions.
• - Identify, evaluate, and develop new suppliers to strengthen the vendor base and improve supply reliability.
• - Ensure timely procurement and availability of critical spares and maintenance materials for uninterrupted plant operations.
• - Prepare comparative statements, purchase orders, contracts, and procurement reports.
• - Monitor supplier performance through quality, delivery, cost, and service parameters.
• - Coordinate with maintenance, operations, stores, finance, and logistics teams for procurement planning and execution.
• - Drive value engineering and localization initiatives to achieve annual cost-saving targets.
• - Ensure compliance with procurement policies, audit requirements, statutory regulations, and ethical sourcing practices.
• - Analyze spend patterns and develop sourcing strategies for key O&M categories.
• - Handle vendor disputes, claims, and performance-related issues to ensure business continuity.
• - Support digital procurement initiatives and ERP-based purchasing processes.

Technical Competencies

• Procurement & Strategic Sourcing
• Cost Reduction & Value Engineering
• Techno-Commercial Negotiation
• Spend Analysis & Category Management

Qualifications and Experience

• Educational Qualification - B.E./B.Tech.
• Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Production, or related Engineering discipline.
• - MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management or Operations will be preferred.
• Experience - 8–12 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain functions.
• - Minimum 5 years of experience in O&M procurement within Cement, Steel, Power, Mining, Heavy Engineering, or Manufacturing industries.
• - Experience in handling high-value procurement and annual rate contracts.