Coal Procurement

Role Summary

The Coal Procurement professional will be responsible for end-to-end domestic coal sourcing to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for plant operations. The role requires strong expertise in Indian coal procurement mechanisms, supplier management, commercial negotiations, and coordination with internal stakeholders for logistics and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Domestic Coal Procurement

• Manage end-to-end procurement of domestic coal from

  Coal India subsidiaries

  , e-auction platforms, and approved private miners
• Ensure adequate coal availability aligned with plant production and fuel consumption plans
• Develop short-term and long-term coal sourcing strategies to optimize cost and quality
  

Commercial & Contract Management

• Handle commercial negotiations, pricing, quantity finalization, and contract closures
• Monitor contract execution, lifting schedules, and reconciliation of coal supplies
• Manage documentation related to coal linkages, e-auctions, fuel supply agreements (FSAs), and amendments
  

Supplier & Stakeholder Coordination

• Maintain strong working relationships with coal suppliers, subsidiaries, and regulatory bodies
• Coordinate with logistics, railways, and dispatch teams to ensure timely coal movement
• Work closely with plant operations, finance, and quality teams to align procurement with operational needs
  

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to government regulations, coal policies, and statutory requirements
• Monitor coal quality parameters and address deviations in coordination with QA teams
• Identify supply risks and implement mitigation strategies
  

Cost Optimization & Reporting

• Analyze coal procurement costs and identify opportunities for savings and efficiency
• Prepare MIS reports, procurement forecasts, and consumption analysis for management review
  

Key Skills & Competencies

• Domestic Coal Procurement
• Coal India Linkages & E-Auction Procurement
• Commercial Negotiation
• Fuel Supply Agreement (FSA) Management
• Logistics & Rail Coordination
• Cost Optimization
• Regulatory & Policy Compliance
  

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering / Commerce / Business
• Hands on experinec in coal procurement through domestic as well as international market.
• Working experience in Iron and Steel industry.