Back to Jobs

Buyer Lead – Opex

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Adani Electricity

India, Ahmedabad, Gujarat Full-Time On-site INR 350,000–450,000 LPA

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by April 27, 2026

Job Description

Responsibilities

Key Roles & Responsibilities – Techno-Commercial Procurement Strategic Planning

Align with CPO/BU/Site strategies and implement relevant initiatives.

Requisition & Procurement

Review and validate PRs.
Define procurement methods based on urgency, value, and contract availability.

Category & Sourcing Management

Forecast long-term demand and develop sourcing strategies.
Lead vendor selection, evaluation, and negotiation processes.
Ensure NFA preparation and approval.

Post-Order & Contract Management

Manage change orders, queries, and contract closures.
Maintain SAP records and support logistics for domestic supplies.

Vendor Management

Segment vendors and evaluate performance.
Build strategic supplier partnerships for long-term value.

Governance, Risk & Compliance

Monitor governance protocols and audit findings.
Identify and mitigate procurement risks.

People Management

Foster team collaboration, resolve conflicts, and identify training needs.

Qualifications

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/ economics/ finance/ operations/ engineering, or a related area

Experiences

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience with category management supporting initiatives within designated areas
Exposure to strategic sourcing processes, negotiating terms and conditions of high impact supply or service contracts, and managing vendor or supplier relationships
Experience in working with eProcurement systems and tools (SAP and other financial reporting tools, contract management tool, reverse auctions, etc.)
Knowledge of the overall purchasing process, strategic sourcing, and procurement related systems and supplier relationship management
Hands-on experience in executing contracts and entering into commercial transactions for Capital Goods of medium / large size Thermal / Infrastructure projects, Estimation and Cost Engineering
Exposure to bidding and estimation activities
Commercial understanding of the business drivers and their commercial implications
Preferable to have worked in similar organizations