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.