Adani Group—Senior Engineer · Techno Commercial (Buyer)

Job description

Description: To manage the end-to-end procurement process for assigned categories/materials by ensuring timely sourcing, vendor management, purchase order execution, cost optimization, and adherence to procurement policies. The role is responsible for maintaining uninterrupted supply while achieving quality, cost, and delivery objectives. Requirements: Qualification and Experience: 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, purchasing, sourcing, or supply chain management. Experience in Procurement of Materials and Services related to Power Plant Equipment / Spares (Mech, Elec, C&I) / AMCs / Civil / Commodities / IT / HR/FMS and should be ready to take up assignments of any category. Experience in Power, Manufacturing, EPC, Infrastructure, Steel, Cement, or Industrial sectors will be preferred. Responsibilities: Procurement & Sourcing - Execute procurement activities for materials, equipment, consumables, and services as per organizational requirements. - Float RFQs/RFPs, obtain quotations, and conduct comparative analysis. - Negotiate prices, payment terms, delivery schedules, and commercial conditions with vendors. - Prepare and release Purchase Orders (POs) in accordance with approved procurement procedures. - Ensure timely procurement to avoid operational disruptions. Vendor Management - Identify, evaluate, and onboard new suppliers. - Maintain strong relationships with existing vendors to ensure quality and timely deliveries. - Monitor vendor performance based on cost, quality, and delivery metrics. - Coordinate with suppliers for order acknowledgments, dispatch schedules, and issue resolution. Commercial Evaluation - Conduct techno-commercial evaluation of bids along with user departments. - Analyze market trends, pricing movements, and supply risks. - Support cost-saving and value-engineering initiatives. Coordination & Follow-up - Liaise with internal stakeholders including operations, maintenance, stores, finance, and projects teams. - Track purchase orders and expedite deliveries as required. - Resolve procurement-related issues, shortages, and delivery delays. - Liaise with GCC for timely floating RFQ, Conducting RA, vendor onboarding Compliance & Documentation - Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and audit requirements. - Maintain procurement records, contracts, vendor documentation, and reports. - Support internal and external audits related to procurement activities. Inventory Support - Coordinate with stores and planning teams to optimize inventory levels. - Monitor consumption trends and support replenishment planning. - Minimize stock-outs and excess inventory.