Category Lead – Ethanol

Job Description
About Nayara Energy:
Nayara Energy is a new-age downstream energy and petrochemicals company with a formidable presence spanning across the entire hydrocarbon value chain, from Refining to Retail. Nayara Energy operates in India for India driven by a relentless commitment to fuel the nation's energy aspirations. At the heart of our operations lies the Vadinar refinery, India's second-largest single-site refinery with a capacity of 20MMTPA.With over 6,300 Retail Outlets, we cater to the need for reliable and safe mobility across the length and breadth of the country. We have adopted a phase wise asset development strategy to enter the petrochemicals sector which will be a significant step in our crude to chemicals journey. Through sustainable development projects in Health and Nutrition, Education and Skill Development, and Sustainable Livelihoods, Nayara Energy enhances the quality of life in the communities it operates in. Delivering value for all our stakeholders is at the very core of our beliefs and we are committed to providing the energy that fuels the dreams of our employees, customers, partners, and communities.

Job Purpose -
The Category lead – Ethanol & Retail Infrastructure will be responsible for developing Category strategies and ensuring cost effective supply for their respective sub-categories (all spend related to Ethanol Project, marketing infra projects e.g., Depots - related material & services) and establishing strategic partnerships with suppliers. This position will interact with several functions in the organization and will report to the Lead Procurement HO.

Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:

• Ethanol Project handling
• Must have handled Ethanol project related procurement - end to end.
• Ethanol project procurement related to licence, PMC, EPC, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Utility procurement handling.
• Tender document preparation in relation to relevant clauses and further necessary actions till agreement.
• Sufficient knowledge and experience of related vendors and related work handling.
• End to end procurement process till execution / delivery of material / services.
• Category Strategy & Procurement Leadership
• Define and execute procurement strategy for Ethanol & Marketing Retail Infrastructure projects including civil, mechanical, electrical, utility etc.
• Ensure alignment with Nayara's policies, ethical standards, and digital procurement protocols.
• Lead category segmentation, sourcing strategy, buying channel definition, and go-to-market planning.
• Supplier Management & Contract Governance
• Own supplier relationships and lead negotiations to secure optimal cost, quality, and delivery.
• Optimize supply base, mitigate risks, and manage contract enforcement and change orders.
• Chair pre-bid meetings and represent category cases at forums for internal approvals.
• Cost Optimization & Market Intelligence
• Develop and execute cost reduction plans and clean-sheet costing models across sub-categories.
• Leverage cross-PL synergies to drive favourable commercial terms.
• Monitor commodity trends and provide strategic inputs to Finance (e.g., hedging opportunities).
• Planning, Analytics & Execution Oversight
• Collaborate with planning and analytics teams to prepare spend analysis and demand forecasts.
• Oversee procurement planning and daily execution including tendering, bid evaluation, and order placement.
• Guide sub-category managers in sourcing strategy and operational delivery.
• Capability Development & Team Leadership
• Lead and mentor procurement team; assign responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Drive adoption of digital procurement tools and continuous improvement across processes.
• Performance Monitoring & Strategic Reporting
• Establish and maintain supplier databases; track spend, delivery plans, and deviations.
• Monitor supplier performance using scorecards and conduct regular business reviews.
• Maximize ARC coverage, reduce tactical ordering, and ensure alignment with KPIs and BSC targets.

Qualifications
Knowledge

• Educational Qualifications & Certifications:
• Engineer (BE-Mechanical/ Electrical) + MBA
• Relevant (Functional/Level) & Total Years of Experience:
• 15+ years' experience in managing the Procurement function in a large process industry contract & procurement management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Procurement, commercial and technical function specifically for Ethanol project related end to end procurement.

Skills:

• Functional Skills:
• Good Knowledge of procurement process, Industry standard contracts in the fields of Refinery, Bulk & Heavy Chemicals process industry, Ethanol project related end to end procurement.
• Thorough Knowledge of SAP Modules (MM, PM&QM)
• Knowledge of Procedures -Corporate Objectives, Standard Operating procedures for Purchase, HSEF, SAP,
• Basic knowledge of accounting standards and regulatory framework
• Basic understanding of the refinery operations and processes
• Commercial Knowledge -Budget and Cost control, - Analysis etc, Best practices, Value Engineering, / Procurement strategy,
• Knowledge of market trends - Market rates, Market Conditions, Other suppliers, New Products & Technology
• Behavioural Skills:
• Negotiation skills, Communication skills
• Team management skills