The Dy. General Manager – Purchase will head the Commercial & Procurement function, driving end‑to‑end purchasing strategies for power generation assets. Reporting to the Senior Management, the role will ensure supply continuity, negotiate high‑value contracts, and implement best‑in‑class procurement processes while aligning with corporate sustainability and financial goals.

Responsibilities

- Formulate and execute procurement strategies for capital and operational expenditures.
- Negotiate and finalize high‑value contracts with vendors, EPC contractors, and service providers.
- Lead a team of senior purchase managers, providing coaching, performance reviews, and succession planning.
- Monitor market trends, price fluctuations, and supply risks to advise senior leadership.
- Implement cost‑saving initiatives and track savings against targets.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, statutory regulations, and ESG guidelines.
- Oversee vendor qualification, performance evaluation, and relationship management.
- Coordinate with finance, legal, and operations for seamless contract execution and payment cycles.
- Drive digital transformation of procurement processes using ERP and e‑procurement tools.
- Prepare and present periodic procurement reports and KPI dashboards to the Board.

Qualifications

- MBA or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.




- Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in procurement within the power/energy sector.
- Proven track record of managing multi‑crore contracts and leading large procurement teams.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and financial modeling skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Indian procurement laws, GST, and international trade regulations.
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and e‑procurement platforms.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive cost‑optimization and risk‑mitigation initiatives.
- Qualified certifications such as CPSM, CIPS, or PMP are preferred.
- Willingness to travel across project sites and occasional overnight stays.

Essar Global Fund Limited (EGFL) is a global investor, controlling a number of world-class assets diversified across the core sectors of Energy, Infrastructure (comprising Ports and EPC businesses), Metals & Mining, and Services (Shipping, IT and Retail businesses). EGFL invests long-term capital into the portfolio companies and holds near 100% stake in all its investments. The fund operates with a sense of active ownership, which involves direct engagement with the management of the respective businesses.

The business has an investment portfolio of USD 9.3 billion with aggregate revenues of portfolio companies of USD 11 billion.

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