Manager Commercial Coal

Sarthee Consultancy; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy is seeking a senior procurement and materials leader to manage procurement, stores, inbound logistics, scrap disposal and coal procurement for our plant operations. You will formulate policies, drive cost optimization, and ensure compliance with statutory and audit requirements.

You will build vendor relationships, optimize inventory, implement MIS and digitization for inventory control, and lead a team to deliver uninterrupted material supply for projects.

Qualifications

• Experience leading procurement and stores functions with budget responsibility.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier management.
• Exposure to GST, audits, and compliance standards.
• Experience in coal procurement and inbound logistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Formulate & implement procurement & inventory policies
• Procure raw materials, consumables, spares, and project equipment
• Finalize high-value orders, contracts, AMCs
• Drive cost optimization through negotiation & vendor selection
• Monitor SOP adherence, selective inventory control, vendor evaluation
• Plan & procure coal within budget norms
• Liaise with railways, transporters for timely supply
• Monitor stock, auction trends, allotments
• Optimize transportation contracts linked with fuel indices
• Manage raw materials and stores/spares inventory
• Oversee scrap disposal & realizations
• Maintain optimum inventory levels and MIS implementation
• Develop supplier partnerships and alternate vendor base

Job description

Role Purpose

To lead and manage the entire Materials function comprising Procurement, Stores, Inbound Logistics, Scrap Disposal, and Coal Procurement. Responsible for formulating policies, driving procurement excellence, ensuring statutory & audit compliance, strengthening vendor relationships, optimizing inventory, and enabling cost-effective, timely supply of materials & services to support uninterrupted plant operations and project execution.

Area

Responsibilities

Materials Procurement & Contracts

• Formulate & implement procurement & inventory policies
• Ensure effective procurement of raw materials, consumables, spares, and project equipment
• Finalize high-value orders, contracts, AMCs
• Drive cost optimization through negotiation & vendor selection
• Monitor SOP adherence, selective inventory control, vendor evaluation

Coal Procurement & Logistics

• Plan & procure coal (~100 Cr annually) within budget norms
• Liaise with CIL, Railways & transporters for timely supply
• Monitor stock, auction trends, allotments
• Optimize transportation contracts linked with fuel indices

Inventory & Stores Management

• Manage raw materials (~20 Cr) and stores/spares (~7 Cr)
• Oversee scrap disposal (~2.5 Cr realization)
• Maintain optimum inventory levels vs. norms
• Implement MIS & digitization for inventory control

Vendor & Market Development

• Develop and sustain supplier partnerships
• Build alternate vendor base & OEM substitution
• Conduct vendor performance reviews & visits
• Leverage market intelligence for price & supply trends

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure GST, statutory & customs compliance
• Coordinate with Govt. bodies & Corporate Office
• Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000 standards
• Ensure internal & external audit compliance

People Leadership & Productivity

• Lead and develop procurement & stores team
• Drive manpower rationalization, job rotation, skill development
• Enhance employee productivity & capability
• Promote accountability & continuous improvement culture