Head - Techno Commercial

Posted 6 Days Ago
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2 Locations
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Utilities
The Role
Leads strategic procurement, sourcing, commercial negotiations, vendor management, inventory optimization, cost reduction, governance, and procurement planning for power generation operations. Oversees purchasing for O&M, fuel handling, spares, services, and capital projects; supports outages and major maintenance activities; ensures contractual, policy, audit, and regulatory compliance; and manages procurement, purchasing, and stores teams.
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Responsibilities
Strategic Procurement & Sourcing
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies for O&M, fuel handling, spares, services, and capital projects.
  • Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement costs and improve supplier performance.
  • Drive annual procurement planning and budgeting activities.
Commercial Management
  • Lead contract negotiations, commercial evaluations, and tendering processes.
  • Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority matrix, and audit requirements.
  • Review and approve commercial terms, purchase orders, work orders, and service contracts.
Vendor Management
  • Develop and maintain a strong supplier base for critical equipment and services.
  • Conduct vendor performance evaluations and supplier development programs.
  • Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers to improve availability and cost competitiveness.
Inventory & Materials Management
  • Optimize inventory levels while ensuring operational reliability.
  • Monitor critical spare parts planning and procurement.
  • Drive initiatives for inventory reduction and working capital optimization.
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Project, and Stores teams.
  • Support plant outages, shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance activities through timely procurement.
Cost Optimization & Value Creation
  • Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
  • Implement value engineering and alternative sourcing strategies.
  • Track procurement savings and commercial benefits.
Team Leadership
  • Lead and mentor the Techno Commercial, Purchase, and Stores teams.
  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Develop succession plans and capability-building initiatives.
Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Manage procurement risks and contractual obligations effectively.
Qualifications
Qualifications
  • B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
  • MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Finance preferred.
Experience
  • 15–20+ years of experience in Procurement, Techno Commercial, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in the Power Generation industry.
  • Experience in Thermal Power Plant procurement, O&M spares, services, contracts, and strategic sourcing.

Skills Required

  • B.E. or B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Production, or Industrial Engineering
  • 15–20+ years of experience in procurement, techno-commercial, supply chain, or commercial functions
  • At least 5 years of leadership experience in the power generation industry
  • Experience with thermal power plant procurement, O&M spares, services, contracts, and strategic sourcing
  • MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Finance
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The Company
HQ: Ahmedabad, GUJARAT
20,544 Employees

What We Do

Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class transport and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its transport logistics and energy utility portfolio businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India. Adani owes its success and leadership position to its core philosophy of ‘Nation Building’ driven by ‘Growth with Goodness’ - a guiding principle for sustainable growth. Adani is committed to increase its ESG footprint by realigning its businesses with emphasis on climate protection and increasing community outreach through its CSR programme based on the principles of sustainability, diversity and shared values. Watch Pehle Pankha Ayega | Phir Bijli Aayegi : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1orXXuPzNmY

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