Purpose/Objective

Manage end-to-end procurement of transportation services for bulk commodities (coal, fly ash, clinker, cement, aggregates) and containerized cargo (EXIM and domestic, 20’/40’, reefers, flat racks), along with general trucking.
Ensure competitive freight procurement, reliable fleet availability, vendor capability development, safety & compliance adherence, and achievement of cost and operational KPIs across long-haul, short-haul, port–ICD–factory, and plant–customer movements in line with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Strategy, Planning, SOP and Guidelines :- Techno-Commercial Strategy and Initiatives - Understand the Techno-Commercial strategy and plan for Site - Take necessary actions in own area of work to implement strategic initiatives (Site specific) as per plan Key Accountabilities – Core Procurement, Supplier Management, Data Management, Risk Management:- A.
Sourcing & Vendor Development - Identify, evaluate, and onboard transporters for bulk movement (coal, fly ash, clinker, cement, aggregates etc.
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container transportation (EXIM & domestic – 20’/40’, reefers, flat racks), and FTL/LTL fleet.
- Build vendor network across mines, ports, terminals, CFS/ICDs, cement plants, and industrial hubs; ensure corridor-wise capacity and diversification.
- Conduct lane-wise market research on container and bulk freight trends, payload norms, seasonality, and fleet availability.
- Develop a pool of strategic driver-supply agencies for dedicated fleet where company invests in assets; ensure background verification, safety training, and compliance readiness B.
Freight Procurement & Contracting - Negotiate freight rates for bulk tippers/bulkers, container trailers (EXIM & domestic), and general trucking with transparent service-level terms.
- Create and manage contracts with defined SLAs for transit time, equipment condition, safety norms, and handling requirements.
- Define norms for detention, waiting time, stuffing/destuffing delays, co

📌 Senior Buyer (Ahmedabad)
🏢 Adani Group
📍 Ahmedabad