Lead-Supply Chain Management

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.

Adani Green Energy Limited (AGEL): AGEL is part of the Adani Group's promise to provide a better, cleaner, and greener future for India. Driven by the Group's philosophy of Growth with Goodness', the Company develops, builds, owns, operates, and maintains utility- scale grid-connected solar, wind farm and energy storage (Hydro PSP and Battery) projects. The electricity generated is supplied to central and state government entities and government- backed corporations. On the back of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with central and state government entities, AGEL has leveraged its capabilities and expanded its presence across 12 Indian states. With the integration of pump storage and battery storage projects with large solar & wind portfolio, AGEL shall be best placed amongst peers to supply round-the-clock green power to India's grid. The Company continuously adopts and deploys the latest technologies in its projects. With the target of 50 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, AGEL is driving India on its renewable energy journey.

Job Purpose: Lead - SCM Civil & Structure is responsible for providing strategic oversight, ensuring the timely and cost-effective completion and procurement of all construction activities while maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. The role focuses on managing resources, collaborating with stakeholders, driving process improvements, and fostering long-term growth and innovation in project execution. Additionally, the lead is responsible for cultivating positive relationships with communities and ensuring sustainable practices in line with organizational objectives.

Project Oversight:

Take overall responsibility for planning, monitoring, and overseeing all civil and structural project activities, incorporating supply chain coordination to ensure timely material procurement, delivery, and integration.

Provide leadership to site teams, contractors, and supply chain partners, ensuring the proper execution of tasks, addressing logistical challenges, and mitigating supply chain disruptions that could hinder project progress.

Business Process Improvement:

Identify inefficiencies in civil and structural workflows, including procurement and material management processes, and implement improvements to optimize performance and project outcomes.

Lead initiatives to incorporate advanced supply chain technologies and practices, enhancing cost competitiveness, reducing material wastage, and maintaining high-quality output in civil and structural works.

Vendor and Contract Management:

Collaborate with the supply chain team to ensure the timely issuance of LOIs, POs, and vendor payments, fostering strong relationships with suppliers and contractors.

Oversee the closure of contracts, ensuring all deliverables—including materials and services—are met, payments are reconciled, and supply chain performance is evaluated post-project for continuous improvement.

Risk Management:

Develop and manage project budgets with a focus on material cost optimization and efficient resource allocation, leveraging supply chain insights to minimize procurement-related overruns.

Proactively assess risks to project timelines, budgets, and quality by monitoring supply chain dynamics, such as vendor reliability and material availability, and implementing mitigation plans to avoid disruptions.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including supply chain partners and local communities, to address concerns and ensure seamless project execution.

Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholder engagement, coordinating with the supply chain team to resolve conflicts related to material deliveries, costs, or vendor performance while fostering cooperation.

Strategic Growth Planning:

Develop strategies and long-term plans that integrate supply chain innovations to support the company's vision for sustainable growth and operational excellence in civil and structural projects.

Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and cross-functional teams to align civil and structural objectives with broader organizational goals, ensuring a unified approach to execution and planning.

Key Stakeholders - Internal:

Project Planning Team

Engineering Team

Procurement Team

Finance Team

HR and Admin Team

CAD & ABEX Team

Key Stakeholders - External:

Civil Contractors

Material Suppliers

Local Authorities and Regulatory Bodies

Community Representatives

Independent Consultants

Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.

Certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) or business management are desirable.

Work Experience:

18+ years of experience in procurement and supply chain management, with a focus on renewable energy or infrastructure projects.

Proven track record of managing large-scale projects and leading cross-functional teams.