Purpose/Objective

To lead and manage procurement activities for Operations & Maintenance (O&M;) requirements across the plant by ensuring timely sourcing of spares, consumables, equipment, and services. The role is responsible for strategic sourcing, techno-commercial negotiations, vendor management, contract administration, cost optimization, and ensuring uninterrupted plant operations through effective procurement support.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Procurement Management - Lead procurement of O&M; materials, spares, consumables, and maintenance services for plant operations. - Ensure timely procurement of Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Civil, and Utility-related requirements. - Manage the complete procurement cycle from requisition to purchase order release. - Coordinate with user departments to understand critical requirements and procurement priorities. Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Management - Identify and develop strategic suppliers for critical plant requirements. - Drive supplier evaluation, qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring. - Develop alternate sourcing strategies to mitigate supply risks. - Build solid supplier relationships to ensure uninterrupted supply and service support. Techno-Commercial Evaluation - Lead techno-commercial evaluation of quotations, tenders, and bids. - Prepare comparative statements and procurement recommendations. - Conduct commercial negotiations for pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, and contract conditions. - Ensure procurement decisions meet business, technical, and commercial objectives. Contract & Commercial Management - Manage Annual Rate Contracts (ARC), service agreements, and procurement contracts. - Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and procurement policies. - Resolve supplier disputes and commercial issues effectively. - Monitor contract performance and renewal requirements.



Cost Optimization & Value Engineering - Drive procurement cost reduction and value engineering initiatives. - Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and procurement efficiencies. - Support annual budgeting and savings targets through strategic procurement practices. - Track and report procurement savings and cost avoidance initiatives. Inventory & Material Planning - Work closely with Stores, Maintenance, and Operations teams for inventory optimization. - Ensure availability of critical spares while controlling inventory carrying costs. - Monitor slow-moving, non-moving, and obsolete inventory. - Support inventory reduction and working capital improvement initiatives. Compliance & Governance - Ensure adherence to procurement policies, SOPs, approval matrices, and statutory requirements. - Maintain procurement documentation and audit readiness. - Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities. - Promote ethical sourcing and transparent procurement practices. Stakeholder Management - Collaborate with Plant Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Finance, Stores, and Central Procurement teams. - Support plant shutdowns, major maintenance activities, and CAPEX projects through timely procurement execution. - Provide procurement insights to improve operational efficiency and reliability.

Technical Competencies

Strategic Sourcing,Contract Management,Tendering & Bid Evaluation,Vendor Development & Management

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification - B. E. /B. Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Production, or related Engineering discipline. - MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or Finance preferred. Experience - 10-15 years of experience in Procurement, Techno Commercial, Materials Management, or Supply Chain. - Experience in Cement, Mining, Steel, Power, Manufacturing, or Process Industries preferred. - Proven experience in procurement of plant maintenance spares, equipment, consumables, and services.

📌 BUYER O&M (Uttar Pradesh)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Uttar Pradesh