Job Description

Responsibilities:
1. Strategy & Planning

• Understand and execute techno-commercial strategies for CPO/BU/Site.
• Contribute to organizational structure design and SOP development.
• Implement strategic initiatives as per business plans.

2. Core Procurement

• Review Purchase Requisitions (PR) for accuracy and completeness.
• Decide procurement type and method based on urgency, material/service nature, and availability.
• Conduct category analysis and prepare long-term demand projections and sourcing strategies.

3. Strategic Sourcing

• Manage sourcing for CapEx, OpEx, bulk materials, and services.
• Prepare RFI/RFP documents, identify and evaluate vendors, and conduct negotiations.
• Finalize contracts and ensure compliance with governance protocols.

4. Contract & Order Management

• Oversee contract preparation and ERP setup.
• Manage procurement through rate contracts and ensure timely PO/SO issuance.
• Handle post-order activities including amendments, logistics, and contract closure.

5. Supplier Management

• Identify, onboard, and evaluate vendors based on performance criteria.
• Establish strategic partnerships and drive vendor engagement for long-term value.

6. Data & Governance

• Analyze procurement data for efficiency improvements.
• Ensure adherence to governance, audit compliance, and risk management protocols.

7. Special Initiatives

• Support M&A due diligence and provide commercial inputs for new business opportunities.
• Manage fly ash business development and contracting (specific to Thermal category).

8. People Management

• Set goals, review performance, and develop team capabilities.

Qualifications:
Educational Qualification:
? Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/ economics/ finance/ operations/ engineering, or a related area
Experiences:
? Minimum 5-10 years of relevant experience with category management supporting initiatives within designated areas
? Exposure to strategic sourcing processes, negotiating terms and conditions of high impact supply or service contracts, and
managing vendor or supplier relationships
? Experience in working with eProcurementsystems and tools(SAP and other financial reporting tools, contract management
tool, reverse auctions, etc.)
? Knowledge of the overall purchasing process,strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationship
management
? Hands-on experience in executing contracts and entering into commercial transactions for Capital Goods of medium / large
size Thermal / Infrastructure projects, Estimation and Cost Engineering
? Commercial understanding of the business drivers and their commercial implications
? Preferable to have worked in similar organization

Skills Required