Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Plant Procurement Head to lead plant-level procurement operations and ensure the timely sourcing of materials, spares, services, fuels, consumables, and project requirements. The role will be responsible for vendor management, techno-commercial evaluations, contract management, cost optimization, inventory control, and procurement compliance to support seamless plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Operations

- Lead end-to-end procurement of plant operations, maintenance, projects, and service requirements.
- Ensure timely availability of critical spares, consumables, and services to support uninterrupted plant operations.
- Execute procurement plans aligned with business and operational requirements.
- Monitor procurement cycle times and material delivery schedules.

Techno-Commercial Evaluation

- Conduct techno-commercial evaluation of quotations, tenders, and bids.
- Prepare comparative statements and recommendation reports for management approval.
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranty clauses, and commercial conditions.
- Finalize Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with procurement policies and approval matrices.

Vendor Management

- Identify, develop, evaluate, and onboard qualified suppliers and service providers.
- Establish alternate vendor sources to mitigate supply risks and enhance competitiveness.
- Monitor vendor performance based on quality, cost, delivery, and service parameters.
- Build and maintain long-term strategic supplier relationships.

Cost Optimization & Contract Management

- Drive sourcing strategies and value engineering initiatives to achieve cost savings.
- Manage annual contracts,



rate contracts, and service agreements.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance.
- Support procurement budgeting and cost-control initiatives.

Inventory Management

- Coordinate with Stores, Operations, and Maintenance teams for inventory optimization.
- Monitor critical, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory.
- Ensure optimum stock levels while minimizing inventory carrying costs.

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, and statutory requirements.
- Maintain procurement records and documentation for audit readiness.
- Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities.
- Promote transparent and ethical procurement practices.

Cross-Functional Coordination

- Collaborate closely with Maintenance, Production, Projects, Stores, Finance, and Central Procurement teams.
- Support planned shutdowns, CAPEX projects, and operational improvement initiatives through effective procurement support.

Desired Candidate Profile

- B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Instrumentation, Production Engineering, or related discipline.
- MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain, Materials Management, Operations, or Finance preferred.
- 8-12 years of experience in Procurement, Techno-Commercial, Materials Management, or Supply Chain functions.
- Experience in Cement, Manufacturing, Mining, Metals, Power, EPC, or Process Industries preferred.
- Hands-on experience in procurement of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation spares, services, MRO items, and CAPEX equipment.
- Robust negotiation, contract management, vendor development, and stakeholder management skills.
- Exposure to ERP systems such as Oracle/SAP is preferred.

📌 Plant Procurement Head (Punjab)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Punjab