Head - Techno Commercial Projects

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Airport Holdings Ltd in Navi Mumbai seeks an Asset Lead - Techno Commercial to oversee procurement strategies and enhance operational efficiency across multiple airport sites. This role involves strategic sourcing, contract management, and vendor performance evaluation to ensure compliance with aviation regulations.

The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background with a Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in airport operations, along with proven leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of overall experience, with 5-8 years in techno-commercial, procurement, or contracting roles in airport operations.
• Hands-on experience with airport systems and O&M contracting preferred.
• Experience leading teams across multiple sites or clusters.

Responsibilities

• Translate BU-wide strategies into actionable plans for airport sites.
• Ensure alignment with governance and operational needs.
• Lead sourcing cycles and vendor engagement.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract drafting

Vendor performance management

Logistics coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering / Urban Planning / Land Management / Geography / Law

Master’s in Urban Planning / MBA / Infrastructure Management

Job description

Job Purpose

Asset Lead - Techno Commercial is responsible for translating BU-wide Techno-Commercial strategies into effective execution across airport sites by leading sourcing, contracting, logistics, and vendor performance activities. The role ensures timely and cost-efficient procurement of airport-specific CapEx, OpEx, and services, supports operational continuity, enhances commercial controls, and drives process improvements and digital adoption while managing teams and enabling capability development at the site or cluster level.

Responsibilities

• Translate BU-wide Techno-Commercial strategies into actionable plans for airport sites and clusters.
• Ensure alignment of site-level processes with BU governance, aviation regulations, and operational needs.
• Develop category strategies for airport procurement (terminal systems, airside equipment, ICT, utilities, services).
• Lead sourcing cycles including vendor evaluation, commercial bid analysis, and recommendation notes as per DoA.
• Draft and refine contracts, rate agreements, and service-level frameworks for site-specific CapEx/OpEx procurements.
• Ensure contractual adherence, renewals, variations, and compliance monitoring for assigned categories.
• Drive approved vendor engagement models and manage performance evaluation for site and cluster-level vendors.
• Identify and evaluate new vendors/contractors relevant to airport asset requirements.
• Conduct capability assessments, technical/commercial qualification checks, and recommend onboarding to BU Head.
• Ensure supplier performance frameworks incorporate ESG parameters such as safety compliance, environmental responsibility, ethical labor practices, and sustainability metrics.
• Implement BU-defined standard vendor lists across PTB, Cargo, Fuel Farm, Runways, Ancillary Buildings, and Airport Systems.
• Ensure uniform application of qualification standards, documentation, and performance criteria at all assigned airport assets.
• Coordinate logistics planning for inbound airport equipment, ensuring customs clearance, documentation, and timely delivery.
• Oversee inventory accuracy, stock reconciliation, asset tagging, and disposal recommendations.
• Implement ESG-aligned logistics practices including route optimization, reduction of emissions, green handling processes, and waste-minimized packaging.
• Analyze procurement, logistics, and consumption data to identify cost-saving opportunities, efficiency improvements, and risk flags.
• Prepare dashboards, category insights, and performance reports for BU leadership.
• Lead techno-commercial teams across airport sites, ensuring goal-setting, performance reviews, and skill development.
• Promote collaborative, safe, and compliant working practices within the techno-commercial function.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

• Head - Techno Commercial
• CAO - Airports
• Lead - Projects
• Lead - E&M
• Lead - Airside
• Lead - Non-Aero
• Lead - Fuel Farm
• Lead - Terminals
• Lead - Cargo
• Legal & Compliance Head
• Finance Team
• Legal Team
• ESG Team

Key Stakeholders - External

• Site-Level Vendors & Contractors
• OEM Representatives
• Logistics Partners
• Freight Forwarders & Clearing Agents
• Local Regulatory Agencies (Airport Customs, CISF, etc.)
• Service Providers (Facility Management, Housekeeping, Utilities)
• Consultants & Technical Advisors
• Rate Contract/OA Vendors
• Calibration/Testing Agencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering / Urban Planning / Land Management / Geography / Law.
• Master’s in Urban Planning / MBA / Infrastructure Management (preferred).
• 10-15 years of overall experience.
• Minimum 5–8 years in techno-commercial, procurement, or contracting roles in airport operations, airport development projects, EPC, MEP, or infrastructure sectors.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, contract drafting, logistics coordination, and vendor performance management.
• Hands‑on exposure to airport systems procurement, IT/ICT procurement, utilities, and O&M contracting preferred.
• Experience leading teams at multiple sites or a cluster level.