Deputy General Manager- Techno Commercial

Adani Natural Resources; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diversified organization in Gujarat seeks a TCD Site Executive (OPEX) to oversee procurement and inventory management across mining sites. This role guarantees timely and cost-effective acquisition of operational items to support continuous operations. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement, ensuring optimal inventory levels and effective vendor contracts. Join a forward-thinking team that prioritizes efficient operational practices.

Qualifications

• More than 12 years of experience in supply chain management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement and inventory management for operational activities.
• Plan and forecast Capex procurement needs based on project pipelines.
• Negotiate with vendors for favorable long-term contracts.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to support continuous site operations.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation skills

Contract management

Data analysis

Vendor management

Job description

Overview

Key Stakeholders - External: Vendors

About Business: Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world-class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio with pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. It focuses 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.

Job Description: The TCD Site Executive (OPEX) is responsible for overseeing the procurement and inventory management of OPEX items required for operational activities across all mining sites. The role ensures the timely and cost-effective acquisition of goods and services, maintaining optimal inventory levels to support continuous site operations.

Job Purpose: The TCD Site Executive (OPEX) oversees procurement and inventory for OPEX across mining sites, ensuring timely, cost-effective purchases and optimal stock levels to support operations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing

• Plan and forecast Capex procurement needs based on projects in pipeline and organizational objectives.
• Formulate contractual terms for major EPC contracts to secure favorable terms.
• Negotiate with vendors for long-term contract terms to secure beneficial agreements.
• Select bidding processes, prepare vendor selection approaches, and define evaluation criteria to streamline procurement.
• Review RFI and RFP documents, identify potential bidders, and organize pre-bid meetings to support competitive bidding.
• Conduct technical and commercial bid evaluations and fact-based negotiations/e-auctions to select best vendors.
• Review Notes for Approval (NFA) for selected bidders and obtain approvals to ensure policy compliance.
• Leverage experience in mining and material handling procurement, including EPC contractors, explosives, CHPP, and project monitoring to develop procurement strategies.

Core Procurement Activities

• Understand Techno-Commercial strategy and plan for the Business Unit to implement strategic initiatives for all categories.
• Oversee the review of approved PRs from user departments for correctness and completeness.
• Coordinate with leads to identify type and method of procurement based on material/service type, urgency, stock, rate contracts, value, and delivery timeline.

Contract Management

• Prepare contract documents per protocols and templates for consistency and compliance.
• Set up approved contract records within the ERP system.
• Maintain contract documents for future reference and compliance to ensure traceability.
• Collate ABG/CPBG and customs documents to secure financial assurances.
• Prepare, review, and issue rate contracts based on NFAs for long-term pricing.
• Prepare master outline agreements in ERP based on rate contracts to streamline procurement.
• Prepare PO/SO for procurement under valid rate contracts for timely procurement.

Supplier Management

• Identify vendor evaluation criteria with quality, engineering, and project management to ensure rigorous selection.
• Ensure forms submitted by vendors are complete and maintain an up-to-date vendor database.
• Coordinate with new vendors for evaluation documents and with quality/engineering/user teams for assessments as required.
• Prepare vendor segmentation matrices and performance evaluation criteria.
• Oversee evaluation for Capex and services vendors, reviewing vendor scorecards.
• Plan improvement actions for vendors with unsatisfactory performance.
• Manage all cluster Capex commercial activities and site TC functions as per DoA to ensure policy compliance.

Data Management And Risk Management

• Collate and analyze data related to large-scale procurement activities to derive insights.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and value through data analysis.
• Identify procurement risks using master lists, market analysis, long-term procurement plans, and project risk registers to mitigate risks.

People Management

• Work towards achieving goals and participate in performance reviews.
• Communicate development needs and follow Individual Development Plans (IDP) for growth.
• Develop skills per capability matrix and IDP guidelines to contribute to team versatility.

Technology Integration

• Utilize digital solutions for tracking and analysis of Capex projects, ensuring accurate forecasting and budgeting.
• Implement digital tools for project management and reporting to improve transparency and efficiency.
• Contribute to action planning based on data analytics to enhance Capex procurement strategies.

Stakeholders

Key Internal Stakeholders: Projects team, Marketing department, Finance & Accounts team, Quality Assurance Team

Key External Stakeholders: Vendors, Suppliers, External agencies, Auditors

Qualifications

Work Experience (Range of years): More than 12 years of experience in supply chain management, procurement.