Deputy General Manager - Techno Commercial

Adani Group; Korba District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India is seeking an experienced techno-commercial procurement professional to source vendors, float RFQs/RFPs, conduct market research, and maintain a robust vendor database. You will coordinate with technical stakeholders to finalize specifications and evaluate bids in a power/energy sector context.

The ideal candidate has 9–15 years in procurement, a BE/BTech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical, with MBA/PGDM as an added advantage and SAP/ERP exposure.

Qualifications

• 9-15 years of techno-commercial procurement experience.
• Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Heavy Industry.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based procurement processes.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical; MBA an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source vendors for materials, equipment, spares, consumables, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust vendor database.
• Coordinate with technical stakeholders for specification finalization and evaluate bids.
• Prepare CSTs and recommendation notes; analyze proposals for quality, delivery, and terms.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contracts; finalize POs.
• Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues; ensure timely availability of materials.
• Ensure procurement compliance and support audits; coordinate with stores and finance.

Skills

Vendor sourcing

RFP/RFQ management

Market research

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contracting

PO management

Stakeholder coordination

Cost savings

Education

B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical)

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain/Operations

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Identify and source vendors for materials, equipment, spares, consumables, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust vendor database.

Techno-Commercial Evaluation

• Coordinate with technical stakeholders for specification finalization.
• Perform technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Prepare comparative statements (CSTs) and recommendation notes.
• Analyze vendor proposals considering quality, delivery schedules, compliance, and commercial terms.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty clauses, and contractual conditions.
• Finalize purchase orders and service contracts.
• Ensure procurement achieves targeted cost savings and commercial benefits.

Vendor Management

• Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and service.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Resolve supplier issues and escalations.

Purchase Order Management

• Create and release purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems.
• Track order status and expedite deliveries where required.
• Coordinate with stores, users, finance, and vendors for smooth execution.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, vendor documents, and approvals.
• Support internal and external audits.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Stores, Finance, and Project teams.
• Ensure timely availability of critical materials and services.

Qualifications

Qualification:

• B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical) preferred.

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be an added advantage.
  

  Experience:

• 9-15 years of experience in techno-commercial procurement.
• Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Heavy Industry preferred.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based procurement processes.

Requirements: