Techno Commercial-Associate Manager

Adani Group; Raigarh; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in Raigarh, India, is seeking an experienced procurement professional to manage end-to-end sourcing for materials, equipment, and services. You will identify vendors, float RFQs, conduct market research, and drive cost savings while ensuring compliance and timely delivery.

You will lead techno-commercial evaluations, negotiate terms, finalize purchase orders, and monitor supplier performance across SAP/ERP systems, collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Stores, and Finance.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical preferred.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management adds advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and source vendors for materials, equipment, spares, consumables, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust vendor database.
• Coordinate with technical stakeholders for specification finalization and bid evaluations.
• Prepare comparative statements and recommendation notes.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, and contractual conditions.
• Finalize purchase orders and service contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Create and release purchase orders in SAP/ERP, track orders, and coordinate with stores, users, finance, and vendors.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and audits.

Skills

Procurement

Sourcing

Vendor management

Negotiation

Contracting

Stakeholder coordination

Education

BE/B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical)

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain

Tools

SAP/ERP procurement

Job description

Job Description:

Responsibilities

Procurement & Sourcing

• Identify and source vendors for materials, equipment, spares, consumables, and services.
• Float RFQs/RFPs and obtain competitive quotations from approved suppliers.
• Conduct market research to identify cost-effective procurement opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a robust vendor database.

Techno-Commercial Evaluation

• Coordinate with technical stakeholders for specification finalization.
• Perform technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Prepare comparative statements (CSTs) and recommendation notes.
• Analyze vendor proposals considering quality, delivery schedules, compliance, and commercial terms.

Negotiation & Contracting

• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty clauses, and contractual conditions.
• Finalize purchase orders and service contracts.
• Ensure procurement achieves targeted cost savings and commercial benefits.

Vendor Management

• Monitor vendor performance related to quality, delivery, and service.
• Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers.
• Resolve supplier issues and escalations.

Purchase Order Management

• Create and release purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems.
• Track order status and expedite deliveries where required.
• Coordinate with stores, users, finance, and vendors for smooth execution.

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure procurement activities comply with organizational policies and audit requirements.
• Maintain procurement records, contracts, vendor documents, and approvals.
• Support internal and external audits.

Stakeholder Coordination

• Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Stores, Finance, and Project teams.
• Ensure timely availability of critical materials and services.

Qualifications

Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical) preferred.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be an added advantage.

Experience

• 8-14 years of experience in techno-commercial procurement.
• Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Heavy Industry preferred.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based procurement processes.

Requirements: