Manager Commercial Coal

Sarthee Consultancy; Palamu; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Sarthee Consultancy in Palamu, India seeks a seasoned Materials Head to lead procurement, stores, inbound logistics, and coal procurement. You will formulate policies, drive cost optimization, strengthen vendor relationships, and ensure timely supply to support plant operations and projects.

You will implement MIS and digitization for inventory control, oversee compliance with GST and ISO standards, and build a high-performance team capable of delivering continuous improvement and value.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement of raw materials, spares, and contracts.
• Knowledge of GST, statutory and audits, and ISO standards.
• Ability to lead procurement teams and implement policies and cost optimization.

Responsibilities

• Formulate procurement and inventory policies.
• Procure raw materials, consumables, spares, and project equipment; finalize high-value orders and AMC contracts.
• Drive cost optimization through negotiation and supplier selection.
• Plan and procure coal; liaise with CIL, Railways and transporters for timely supply.
• Manage raw materials, stores, and scrap disposal; monitor inventory levels.
• Develop supplier partnerships; build alternate vendor base and conduct vendor performance reviews.
• Ensure GST and statutory compliance; coordinate with government bodies and corporate office.
• Lead procurement and stores team; promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Procurement leadership

Vendor management

Inventory optimization

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Compliance & governance

Process improvement

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