Head - Techno Commercial

Strategic Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for O&M, fuel handling, spares, services, and capital projects.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to optimize procurement costs and improve supplier performance.
• Drive annual procurement planning and budgeting activities.

Commercial Management

• Lead contract negotiations, commercial evaluations, and tendering processes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, delegated authority matrix, and audit requirements.
• Review and approve commercial terms, purchase orders, work orders, and service contracts.

Vendor Management

• Develop and maintain a strong supplier base for critical equipment and services.
• Conduct vendor performance evaluations and supplier development programs.
• Establish long-term partnerships with key suppliers to improve availability and cost competitiveness.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Optimize inventory levels while ensuring operational reliability.
• Monitor critical spare parts planning and procurement.
• Drive initiatives for inventory reduction and working capital optimization.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Finance, Project, and Stores teams.
• Support plant outages, shutdowns, overhauls, and major maintenance activities through timely procurement.

Cost Optimization & Value Creation

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
• Implement value engineering and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Track procurement savings and commercial benefits.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor the Techno Commercial, Purchase, and Stores teams.
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.
• Develop succession plans and capability-building initiatives.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to company policies, statutory regulations, and ethical procurement practices.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Manage procurement risks and contractual obligations effectively.

Qualifications

• B.E./B.Tech Mechanical / Electrical / Production / Industrial Engineering.
• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or Finance preferred.

Experience

• 15–20+ years of experience in Procurement, Techno Commercial, Supply Chain, or Commercial functions.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in the Power Generation industry.
• Experience in Thermal Power Plant procurement, O&M spares, services, contracts, and strategic sourcing.