Associate Vice President - Techno Commercial

Purpose/Objective

Responsible to develop and implement the BU Techno-Commercial strategy and structure, ensuring alignment with the group's vision and business direction.
Strategically partners with the business to enable timely, cost-effective, and value-added procurement, logistics, and store management at the Business Unit.
Collaborates with corporate functions and divisions to benchmark and drive best practices and adherence to guidelines.
The individual is also responsible to leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to achieve lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and optimize operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Strategy, Planning, and Governance: - Formulate and implement the Techno-Commercial strategy and plan at BU level to align with the Chairman’s vision and CPO guidelines.
- Design the BU Techno-Commercial function structure and team organization at BU and Site levels to ensure alignment with business strategy and organizational principles.
- Define and implement SOPs and guidelines for BU-specific Techno-Commercial processes to ensure standardized and efficient operations.
- Monitor adherence to governance protocols, report on KPIs, and ensure compliance with audit & risk management processes to maintain process integrity and address gaps.
Core Procurement Activities - Oversee procurement plans and strategic sourcing for Common and BU-specific CapEx, OpEx & Services to ensure optimal vendor selection and procurement efficiency.
- Approve sourcing channels and plans, and lead vendor evaluation, negotiation, and contract preparation to ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
- Review and approve contract documents for selected vendors to ensure clear and enforceable agreements.
- Ensure timely and accurate order placement and manage post-order activities to maintain supply chain efficiency.
Supplier Management: - Govern vendor performance management mechanisms and evaluations for BU-specific vendors to ensure quality and reliability.
- Ensure vendor performance is evaluated and feedback is communicated effectively to foster continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships and engagement mechanisms to drive continuous improvement and long-term benefits.
Data Management and Logistics: - Spearhead data analysis for BU-specific procurement activities to identify efficiency and value improvement opportunities.
- Oversee inventory control, logistics planning, and third-party agency selection to ensure effective material management and cost-effective operations.
People Management: - Implement the Techno-Commercial organization structure and formulate manpower plans to meet current and future talent requirements.
- Drive talent acquisition, performance management, and capability development initiatives to build a competent and motivated Techno-Commercial team.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture through coaching, mentoring, and engagement initiatives to promote a positive work environment and continuous improvement.
Technology and IT Enablement: - Identify technology enablement/automation requirements for Techno-Commercial processes to enhance efficiency.
- Spearhead the adoption of advanced digital tools and technologies to enhance overall operational efficiency and drive innovation in TCD operations.
- Drive development and implementation of BU-specific Techno-Commercial IT applications and platforms to improve process efficiency and standardize procurement solutions across BUs.
Key Internal Stakeholders: Business Head/CEO Site Techno-Commercial Heads Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Finance & Accounts team Key External Stakeholders: Suppliers Vendors External agencies Industry forums and conferences

Technical Competencies

NR Business Know how,Contract Management,Inventory Management,Market Intelligence Understanding ,Sourcing Strategy and Execution,Category Management,Data Analysis and Reporting,Contractor Management,Digitization & Automation

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering with a Master's degree preferred in business administration, supply chain management, operations, finance or a related area More than 20 years of relevant work experience in a similar role of leading Procurement function in a large/ mid-sized Organization