Buyer HO

Adani Ports and SEZ; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Ports and SEZ in Ahmedabad, Gujarat seeks a Buyer for site procurement, responsible for sourcing, vendor management, and contract execution across defined spend categories.

The role involves PR review, strategic sourcing, rate contracts, POs/SOs, supplier management, and data-driven optimization, with attention to quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (any discipline) is required.
• MBA qualification will be most preferred for this role.
• 3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, contracts and related area.

Responsibilities

• Buyers at site will source and purchase specified spend categories.
• Review Purchase Requests from user departments and determine procurement method.
• Develop vendor selection criteria, bids, and negotiations including e-auctions.
• Maintain contract records in ERP, draft rate contracts and issue POs/SOs.
• Expedite delivery, manage change orders, and inbound logistics for domestic supplies.
• Establish vendor evaluation criteria and foster strategic supplier partnerships.
• Gather and analyse data for procurement activities and identify value opportunities.
• Ensure quality of procured materials and collaborate with QA team.
• Keep up with digital/AI advancements to enhance procurement processes.
• Mentor team members and promote a safe, collaborative workplace.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

MBA qualification will be most preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Ports & SEZ

Over the past few years, we have evolved from a traditional port operator to a leading integrated ports services provider. As the largest port organization for the past two decades, we offer a wide range of services including cargo handling, container terminal operations, logistics, port infrastructure development, and maintenance. Our expertise extends to multimodal transport solutions, customs clearance, port security, and environmental sustainability, positioning us as a key player in global trade and logistics.

Job Purpose: Buyer - Site entails sourcing and purchasing specified spend categories, developing and maintaining vendor relationships, negotiating optimal price points, and ensuring adherence to quality, timeline, and budgetary requirements.

Purchase Requisition (PR) Review

Aid in the review of approved Purchase Requests (PR) from the user department; Assist in determining the procurement type and method.

Strategic Sourcing

Choose the bidding process and develop vendor selection methods and evaluation criteria based on the category. Create the Request for Information (RFI) document for evaluating bidders; Develop commercial estimates using standardized templates and assess technical and commercial proposals. Engage in fact-based negotiations or e-auctions with shortlisted bidders. Draft the Note for Approval (NFA) for the selected bidder and secure necessary approvals as per the Delegation of Authority (DoA).

Contract Management

Establish and maintain approved contract records within the ERP system, ensuring adherence to system functionalities and policies. Draft, review, and issue rate contracts based on approved decisions. Formulate master outline agreements (OA) in the ERP system based on rate contracts. Generate Purchase Orders (PO) or Sales Orders (SO) for procurement under valid rate contracts.

Post Order Management

Expedite the delivery of ordered materials to ensure timely arrival. Create Change Orders or Amendments to orders, including adjustments in quantity/rate, additional items, and time extensions. Oversee inbound logistics services for other Ex-Works domestic supplies. Implement contingency plans in response to immediate business needs. Provide assistance to the operations team in managing resources effectively.

Supplier Management

Formulate vendor evaluation criteria and a vendor segmentation matrix based on annual spending and associated risks. Establish vendor performance evaluation criteria and determine evaluation frequency for each vendor segment. Foster strategic partnerships with suppliers/vendors to benefit Adani from a long-term perspective and leverage them for business value additions.

Documentation & Reporting

Assist in gathering and analyzing data related to various procurement activities (e.g., commodity analysis, supplier debugging) for respective categories. Identify and pursue efficiency and value improvement opportunities through data analysis. Support action planning and implementation based on data analytics for assigned categories.

Quality Assurance

Ensure all procured materials and services meet the required quality standards and specifications. Work with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality-related issues with suppliers.

Digital Mindset

Keep up with digital and AI advancements to enhance business and maintain competitiveness.

Team Development

Promote a respectful and safe workplace, lead collaborative and productive teams, and mentor for growth and success. Offer guidance, support, and mentorship to team members, facilitating their development and success while maintaining high morale and motivation.

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

Qualifications

Education Qualification: Bachelor's degree in engineering in any discipline. MBA qualification will be most preferred.

Work Experience

3-5 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement, contracts and related area