Role Purpose To lead and manage the entire Materials function comprising Procurement, Stores, Inbound Logistics, Scrap Disposal, and Coal Procurement. Responsible for formulating policies, driving procurement excellence, ensuring statutory & audit compliance, strengthening vendor relationships, optimizing inventory, and enabling cost-effective, timely supply of materials & services to support uninterrupted plant operations and project execution.

Area

Responsibilities

Materials Procurement & Contracts

- Formulate & implement procurement & inventory policies
- Ensure effective procurement of raw materials, consumables, spares, and project equipment
- Finalize high-value orders, contracts, AMCs
- Drive cost optimization through negotiation & vendor selection

• Monitor SOP adherence, selective inventory control, vendor evaluation

Coal Procurement & Logistics

- Plan & procure coal (~100 Cr annually) within budget norms
- Liaise with CIL, Railways & transporters for timely supply
- Monitor stock, auction trends, allotments

• Optimize transportation contracts linked with fuel indices





Inventory & Stores Management

- Manage raw materials (~20 Cr) and stores/spares (~7 Cr)
- Oversee scrap disposal (~2.5 Cr realization)
- Maintain optimum inventory levels vs. norms

• Implement MIS & digitization for inventory control

Vendor & Market Development

- Develop and sustain supplier partnerships
- Build alternate vendor base & OEM substitution
- Conduct vendor performance reviews & visits

• Leverage market intelligence for price & supply trends

Compliance & Governance

- Ensure GST, statutory & customs compliance
- Coordinate with Govt. bodies & Corporate Office
- Adhere to ISO 9001, 14001, OHSAS 18001, SA 8000 standards

• Ensure internal & external audit compliance

People Leadership & Productivity

- Lead and develop procurement & stores team
- Drive manpower rationalization, job rotation, skill development
- Enhance employee productivity & capability

• Promote accountability & continuous improvement culture

📌 Manager Commercial Coal (Palamu)
🏢 Sarthee Consultancy
📍 Palamu