Category Lead - Techno Commercial

Team Member - Buyer Category is responsible for executing transactional and operational procurement activities within a defined category, including issuing RFQs, processing purchase orders, following up with vendors, and ensuring documentation accuracy. This role supports the category lead by coordinating with internal stakeholders, tracking deliveries, and maintaining compliance with procurement standards, thereby contributing to the efficient and timely acquisition of materials and services. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 43354

Manage sourcing and purchase of the specified spend category, develop and sustain vendor relationships and negotiate best price points, thereby meeting specifications of quality, timelines within the stipulated budgetary requirements. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 57068

Manage sourcing and purchase of the specified spend category, develop and sustain vendor relationships and negotiate best price points, thereby meeting specifications of quality, timelines within the stipulated budgetary requirements. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 56442

Manage sourcing and purchase of the specified spend category, develop and sustain vendor relationships and negotiate best price points, thereby meeting specifications of quality, timelines within the stipulated budgetary requirements. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 52032

Responsible for leading service delivery excellence and transaction processing activities within the Category Management and Sourcing domain. The role focuses on optimizing procurement processes, driving sourcing efficiency, ensuring policy compliance, supporting supplier management, and enhancing stakeholder satisfaction. It also contributes to procurement transformation through process standardization, automation, governance, analytics, and operational excellence initiatives, ensuring seamless and value-driven procurement services across the Adani Group. Source: Adani Group | Job ID: 57648

Role Overview: The Procurement Manager / Senior Manager will be responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract negotiations, and procurement operations across Administration, Human Resources, and Insurance categories. The role is responsible for delivering cost efficiencies, ensuring service quality, managing supplier risks, and supporting business objectives through effective procurement practices and stakeholder engagement. Key Responsibilities: 1. Procurement & Category Management  Lead procurement for Admin, HR, offsite events, travel, Insurance etc.  Drive sourcing strategies, vendor selection, and commercial negotiations.  Ensure timely PR-to-PO cycle management and adherence to procurement policies. 2. E-Auction & Strategic Sourcing  Plan and execute e-auctions/RFQs to drive competitive pricing and transparency.  Identify suitable categories for e-auctions and maximize cost savings.  Analyze bid data and finalize vendors based on techno-commercial evaluation. 3. Vendor Management & Development  Identify, evaluate, and onboard new vendors.  Maintain strong vendor relationships and monitor performance (SLAs/KPIs).  Drive competitive bidding and cost benchmarking across categories. 4. Commercial & Contract Management  Lead commercial negotiations to achieve cost savings and value optimization.  Draft, review, and finalize contracts/agreements in coordination with legal teams.  Ensure compliance with organizational policies and audit requirements. 5. Stakeholder Management  Collaborate with internal teams (Admin, HR, Business, Finance) to understand requirements.  Provide procurement advisory and ensure alignment with business objectives. 6. Process, ERP & Governance  Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle on ERP platforms (PR creation, PO issuance etc).  Monitor PR/PO aging and drive timely closures.  Drive process improvements and automation initiatives. Key Requirements:  8–12+ years of relevant e