Techno Commercial Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Procurement & Sourcing

• Manage procurement of

  raw materials, consumables, plant spares, and capital items

  .
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard

  new vendors and alternate suppliers

  to support cost and quality objectives.
• Carry out negotiations for pricing, contracts, payment terms, delivery schedules, and annual rate agreements.
• Ensure procurement planning based on

  production targets, stock levels, and consumption trends

  .

2. Technical & Commercial Evaluation

• Review technical specifications for

  Coke, Electrodes, Ferro Alloys

  , and other materials.
• Coordinate with Production & QA teams for quality verification, sampling, testing, and technical approval.
• Evaluate technical bids and prepare

  techno-commercial statement

  for management decision-making.

3. Vendor Management & Cost Control

• Maintain strong vendor relationships for timely supply and competitive pricing.
• Conduct

  market intelligence

  , price trend analysis, and cost optimization exercises.
• Monitor vendor performance on quality, delivery, reliability, and service support.
• Implement

  cost-saving initiatives

  , alternate material sourcing, and contract-based procurement.

4. Transportation, Logistics & Dispatch Coordination

• Plan and oversee

  inbound and outbound transportation

  for raw materials, finished goods, and consumables.
• Coordinate with

  transporters, logistics partners, and clearing agents

  for timely pickup and delivery.
• Negotiate freight rates, route planning, dispatch schedules, and yearly transportation contracts.
• Ensure compliance with

  weighbridge standards, gate entry protocols, and documentation

  .
• Monitor vehicle movement, transit time, unloading timelines, and material safety during transportation.
• Resolve logistics-related issues such as delays, damages, shortages, or billing disputes.
• Manage documentation for

  e-way bills, invoices, LR/GR, dispatch notes

  , and other statutory requirements.

5. Coordination with Internal Departments

• Work closely with

  Production, QC, Stores, Finance, Logistics, and Admin

  for smooth operations.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support uninterrupted plant operations.
• Address supply, quality, delivery, and billing issues proactively with concerned teams.
  

6. Inventory Management & MIS

• Monitor stock levels, reorder points, and safety stock for all critical materials.
• Coordinate with stores for bin card updates, stock reconciliations, and material movement tracking.
• Prepare and submit

  MIS reports

  on procurement status, price trends, consumption, logistics costs, and vendor analysis.

7. Commercial Operations & Compliance

• Prepare

  comparative statements, commercial justifications, and PO documentation

  .
• Ensure compliance with GST, excise, statutory norms, and company procurement policies.
• Handle contract management, tender documentation, and vendor onboarding formalities.
• Support finance in invoice verification, GRN matching, and payment processing coordination.
  

8. Strategic & Business Support

• Assist in budgeting for raw materials, logistics, and annual procurement planning.
• Support management in

  capex procurement

  , cost reduction projects, and new plant initiatives.
• Provide data-driven inputs for strategic decisions, vendor allocation, and procurement forecasting.

Preferred candidate profile

Educational Background

• Bachelors degree in

  Engineering

  ,

  Commerce

  ,

  Business Administration

  , or

  Materials Management

  (B.Tech / B.Com / BBA / BBM).
• Masters degree preferred:

  MBA (Operations / Supply Chain / Finance)

  or

  PG Diploma in Materials Management

  .
• Certifications in

  procurement, logistics, supply chain, or ERP systems

  will be an added advantage.

Technical Skills

• Good understanding of

  ferro alloy plant operations, raw materials, process flow, and quality parameters

  .
• Ability to interpret

  technical specifications, test certificates, and material quality standards

  .
• Strong MS Excel skills for

  data analysis, costing, and comparison statements

  .

Commercial & Analytical Skills

• Strong negotiation ability for

  pricing, freight, contracts, and payment terms

  .
• Experience preparing

  techno-commercial bids, comparison sheets, MIS reports, and cost analysis

  .
• Knowledge of

  GST, taxation norms, commercial documentation, and statutory compliance

  .

Logistics & Transportation Skills

• Experience managing

  transporters, freight negotiation, dispatch planning, route optimization, and transit monitoring

  .
• Familiarity with e-way bills, LR/GR, dispatch documentation, and supply chain workflows.