Manager - Ash /Flyash Sourcing

Refex Industries Limited; Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Madhepura; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Refex Industries Limited seeks an experienced Manager Ash Procurement to lead fly ash sourcing from thermal power plants. You will manage tenders, auctions, and direct negotiations to secure reliable, cost-effective ash supply for operations.

A decade of hands-on procurement and deep industry connections are essential. The role requires coordinating with logistics and legal teams, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving supplier performance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in fly ash procurement or related field.
• Strong network with thermal power plants (NTPC, state utilities, IPPs).
• Hands-on experience in tenders, reverse auctions, and direct negotiations with plant authorities.
• Understanding of ash logistics, environmental norms, and contractual handling.

Responsibilities

• Identify and procure fly ash and pond ash from government and private thermal power plants.
• Build and maintain a database of thermal power plants with production data and contacts.
• Establish relationships with power plant authorities to secure favorable deals.
• Lead tendering, e-auctions, and direct negotiations for ash procurement.
• Monitor tender timelines, requirements, and documentation compliance.
• Coordinate with logistics, operations, and legal teams for contracts and delivery planning.
• Track procurement cost, volumes, and supply reliability.
• Conduct market analysis for sourcing opportunities and competitors' movements.
• Ensure regulatory and environmental compliance in all ash procurement activities.
• Maintain procurement performance reports and vendor metrics.
• Support business development with ash availability assessments for new ventures.

Skills

Fly ash procurement

Tendering & auctions

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Power plant relationships

Logistics coordination

Market analysis

MS Office / ERP

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

MSTC / GeM / NTPC portals

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and result-oriented Manager Ash Procurement with over 10 years of experience in fly ash sourcing from thermal power plants. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with power plant authorities, securing fly ash through tenders, auctions, and direct agreements, and ensuring a steady and cost-effective ash supply for operational requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and procure fly ash and pond ash from various government and private thermal power plants across regions
• Build and maintain a robust database of thermal power plants, including production capacity, ash generation data, and contact points
• Establish strong relationships with power plant authorities, leveraging direct interactions to secure favorable deals
• Participate in and manage the full lifecycle of tendering, e-auctions, and direct negotiations for ash procurement
• Monitor tender timelines, submission requirements, and documentation compliance
• Coordinate with internal logistics, operations, and legal teams for contract execution and delivery planning
• Track and optimize ash procurement cost, volume, and supply reliability
• Conduct market analysis to identify new sourcing opportunities and competitors' movement
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, environmental, and contractual compliance in all ash procurement activities
• Maintain reports on procurement metrics, cost analysis, vendor performance, and supply chain health
• Support business development and project teams with accurate ash availability assessments for new ventures

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in fly ash procurement or related field
• Strong network and working relationships with thermal power plants (NTPC, state utilities, IPPs, etc.)
• Hands-on experience in participating in tenders, reverse auctions, and direct negotiations with plant authorities
• Good understanding of ash logistics, government policies, environmental norms, and handling contracts
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel frequently to meet plant officials and manage sourcing on-ground
• Proficient in MS Office, ERP systems, and tender platforms (e.g., MSTC, GeM, NTPC portals)

Preferred Skills:

• Prior experience in cement, construction, infrastructure, or waste-to-value sectors
• Knowledge of ash utilization norms, transportation regulations, and sustainability practices
• Strong commercial acumen with a focus on cost, quality, and timeliness
• Ability to work independently and drive procurement strategy in a competitive market

NOTE: ASH / FLYASH Procurement experience is must, others not suitable

Locations

• Mumbai
• Kolkata
• Delhi
• Jharkhand
• Bangalore
• Hyderabad
• Tamil Nadu
• Odisha
• Andhra PradeshTelangana
• Rajasthan
• Gujarat
• UP
• MP
• Assam
• Bihar
• Punjab
• Chhattisgarh