Head - Techno Commercial

Adani Group; Surajpur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks a seasoned techno-commercial leader to oversee fuel sourcing, procurement, and supply chain for uninterrupted plant operations.

The role emphasizes strategic procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost optimization across coal logistics and compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• 15-20+ years of Techno-Commercial experience in fuel procurement, coal management, or supply chain functions.
• Experience in Thermal Power Plants, Mining, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors.
• Proven track record of coal procurement, fuel logistics, and commercial negotiations.
• Strong budgeting, cost control, and performance monitoring experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Techno-Commercial function for fuel sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.
• Develop and implement fuel procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.
• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers, transporters, and service providers.
• Monitor coal quality, quantity, logistics, and inventory management.
• Manage long-term and short-term fuel contracts, tenders, and commercial agreements.
• Ensure optimization of fuel costs while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends, pricing mechanisms, and fuel availability to support business decisions.
• Lead budgeting, cost control, MIS reporting, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.
• Mentor and develop techno-commercial teams across locations.

Skills

Techno-Commercial leadership

Fuel procurement

Contract negotiations

Supply chain management

Coal quality & logistics

Budgeting & MIS reporting

Regulatory liaison

Education

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

MBA (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or Marketing)

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Lead the Techno-Commercial function for fuel sourcing, procurement, and supply chain management.


• Develop and implement fuel procurement strategies to ensure uninterrupted plant operations.


• Drive commercial negotiations with suppliers, transporters, and service providers.


• Monitor coal quality, quantity, logistics, and inventory management.


• Manage long-term and short-term fuel contracts, tenders, and commercial agreements.


• Ensure optimization of fuel costs while maintaining quality and operational efficiency.


• Liaise with regulatory bodies, government agencies, vendors, and internal stakeholders.


• Analyze market trends, pricing mechanisms, and fuel availability to support business decisions.


• Lead budgeting, cost control, MIS reporting, and performance monitoring.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, contractual obligations, and statutory requirements.


• Mentor and develop techno-commercial teams across locations.

Qualifications

Education

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


• MBA (Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or Marketing) will be an added advantage.

Experience:

• 15-20+ years of experience in Techno-Commercial, Fuel Procurement, Coal Management, Purchase, or Supply Chain functions.


• Significant experience in Thermal Power Plants, Mining, Energy, or Infrastructure sectors.


• Proven track record of handling coal procurement, fuel logistics, and commercial negotiations.