Associate Manager

Job Category Procurement About Business Adani Group Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad in the state of Gujarat India Over the years Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O M practices benchmarked to global standards With four IG rated businesses it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India Ports SEZ Over the past few years we have evolved from a traditional port operator to a leading integrated ports services provider As the largest port organization for the past two decades we offer a wide range of services including cargo handling container terminal operations logistics port infrastructure development and maintenance Our expertise extends to multimodal transport solutions customs clearance port security and environmental sustainability positioning us as a key player in global trade and logistics Job Purpose Senior Buyer - Site manages sourcing and purchases within specified spend categories Develops and maintains vendor relationships negotiates best price points ensures quality and timelines adherence all while meeting budgetary requirements Responsibilities Strategy Planning 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 Purchase Requisition PR Review Assist in the review of approved PR from user department Provide support in identifying the type and method of procurement Strategic Sourcing Select bidding process prepare vendor selection approach and vendor evaluation criteria depending on the nature of the category Prepare the request for information RFI document for bidder evaluation and identify potential bidders Prepare commercial estimates using standardized templates and evaluate technical and commercial proposals Conduct fact-based negotiations e-auction with shortlisted bidders Preparation of Note for Approval NFA for selected bidder vendor and obtaining required approvals as per DoA Contract Management Set up and maintain approved contract records within the ERP system ensuring compliance with system functionalities and policies Based on approved decisions prepare review and issue rate contracts Create master outline agreements OA in the ERP system based on rate contracts Prepare Purchase Orders PO or Sales Orders SO for procurement under valid rate contracts Post Order Management Expediting of ordered materials for timely delivery Prepare Change Order Amendments in the order including quantity Rate variation Extra items Time Extensions etc Manage inbound logistics services for other Ex-Works Domestic Supplies Execute contingency plans in case of immediate business requirements Provide assistance to the operations team in managing resources effectively Supplier Management Prepare vendor evaluation criteria for the category and vendor segmentation matrix based on annual spend with the vendor and risks associated Preparare vendor performance evaluation criteria and frequency of evaluation for each vendor segment Establish strategic partnerships with suppliers vendors of assigned category which will benefit Adani from a long-term perspective and effectively leverage them for value additions to business Documentation Reporting Assist in collation and analysis of data related to various procurement activities e g commodity analysis supplier debugging etc for respective categories Identify and seek opportunities to improve efficiency and value by analysing data Contribute to action planning and implementation based on data analytics performed for assigned categories Risk Management Assist in identifying all procurement risks for assigned categories Provide support in evaluation and prioritization of the identified risks on their likelihood impact and controllability Contribute to the preparation of risk mitigation plan and update of the category risk register Budget Control Analyze purchasing data to identify cost-saving opportunities and implement cost reduction strategies Monitor and report on procurement costs and savings to senior management Quality Assurance Ensure that all procured materials and services meet the required quality standards and specifications Collaborate with the quality control team to address and resolve any quality-related issues with suppliers Key Stakeholders - Internal Site Techno-Commercial Head Site Buyers Projects O M Quality and other departments Finance Accounts team Quality User Engg Team Direct Reportees Key Stakeholders - External Customs Handling Agents Customs Authority Government Officials Vendors Logistics providers Qualifications Education Qualification Bachelor s degree in engineering in any discipline Work Experience More than 5 years of relevant experience in procurement supply chain management