Techno Commercial- Deputy General Manager

Adani Group; Kotma; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Adani Group in India seeks a seasoned techno-commercial procurement professional to lead sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations for Power Plant, Energy, or heavy industry projects. You will manage RFQs, evaluate bids, coordinate with engineering and operations, and ensure timely, cost-effective procurement.

The role requires 8-15 years of experience in procurement, SAP/ERP exposure, and a strong track record in achieving cost savings and supplier performance improvement.

Qualifications

• 8-15 years of techno-commercial procurement experience.
• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain adds advantage.
• Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Infrastructure, or Heavy Industry.
• Exposure to SAP/ERP-based procurement processes.

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.
• Perform technical and commercial bid evaluations.
• Prepare comparative statements and recommendation notes.
• Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty clauses, and contracting terms.
• Finalize purchase orders and service contracts.
• Monitor vendor performance and develop strategic supplier relationships.
• Create and release purchase orders in SAP/ERP systems; track status.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with policies and audits.
• Liaise with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Stores, Finance, and Project teams.

Skills

Procurement strategy

Vendor management

Negotiation

Stakeholder coordination

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation/Chemical

MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Materials Management

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

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

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Materials Management will be an added advantage.
  

  Experience:

• 8-15 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