Head Techno Commercial - AESL

Purpose/Objective

• Lead Techno-Commercial function for respective BU in line with BU requirements and Group Techno-Commercial directives.
• Develop BU Techno-Commercial strategy and structure map aligned with group’s vision and business direction.
• Strategically partner with business and enable timely, cost effective and value-added procurement, logistics and store management at the Business Unit.
• Collaborate with corporate, varied functions and divisions to conduct benchmarking and driving best practices and adherence to guidelines.
• Leverage extensive market and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO.

Key Responsibilities of Role

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Key Roles & Responsibilities (Techno-Commercial Head) Strategy, Planning & Governance - Develop BU-level Techno-Commercial strategy aligned with business objectives and group vision.

• Design and establish the Techno-Commercial organization structure at BU and site levels.
• Lead strategic initiatives and ensure implementation across all sites.
• Formulate and govern SOPs, policies, process guidelines, and compliance frameworks.
  Technology & Digital Enablement - Identify automation and technology requirements for procurement and commercial processes.
• Drive implementation and enhancement of Techno-Commercial applications and digital platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to standardize technology solutions across businesses.
  Procurement & Strategic Sourcing - Lead category management and procurement planning for CapEx, OpEx, materials, and services.
• Approve sourcing strategies, vendor evaluation criteria, and procurement plans.
• Oversee strategic sourcing, bid evaluations, negotiations, vendor selection, and contract finalization.
• Review and approve procurement contracts and NFAs as per DoA.
  Commercial Support & Business Opportunities - Provide commercial due diligence support for M&A and new business opportunities.
• Develop contracting strategies, project estimates, budgets, and tax-efficient commercial structures.
• Support external bidding activities through commercial inputs, BOQ review, and pricing analysis.
  Quality Assurance & Vendor Management - Establish quality control and assurance mechanisms across procurement activities.
• Drive vendor performance management through scorecards, reviews, and improvement plans.
• Develop and implement vendor engagement and relationship management frameworks.
  Data Analytics & Performance Improvement - Lead procurement analytics, commodity analysis, supplier performance reviews, and process optimization.
• Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities using data-driven insights.
• Monitor implementation of improvement initiatives across the BU.
  Customs & Logistics Management - Govern domestic and international logistics planning and execution.
• Oversee selection and management of logistics and freight forwarding partners.
• Ensure efficient inbound logistics and material movement across sites.
  Inventory & Store Management - Govern inventory control, warehouse operations, surplus management, and asset disposal.
• Approve scrapping and write-off of assets as per DoA guidelines.
• Ensure optimal inventory levels and material availability across sites.
  Risk, Audit & Compliance - Establish procurement risk management frameworks and mitigation plans.
• Lead response and closure of audit observations and compliance requirements.
• Monitor governance KPIs and ensure adherence to policies and controls.
  People Management - Drive manpower planning and organization design for the Techno-Commercial function.
• Lead hiring and talent acquisition for BU and site-level teams.
• Set performance goals, review outcomes, and provide coaching and mentorship.
• Build functional capabilities and drive employee engagement initiatives.
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and development-oriented culture.

Technical Competencies

Financial Acumen,Life Cycle Management,Regulatory, Policy & Domain Networking,Risk Management,Strategy,Technology Innovation & Digitization

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualification: Bachelor's degree in supply chain management/ economics/ finance/ operations/ engineering, or a related area, with a master's degree preferred.
Experiences: - Minimum 15 years of relevant work experience; Experience of 3 years minimum in a similar role of leading Procurement function in a large/ mid-sized Organization.

• Exposure to end-to-end procurement processes including category management negotiations, methodologies for measuring the performance of procurement function, contract management, financial analysis, market analysis, eProcurement systems (SAP, Ariba, etc.
  ) and supplier relationship management.
• Exposure to business partnering and strategy development beyond tactical purchasing.
• Experience of dealing with multiple stakeholders (Internal and External) and conducting negotiations with large and mid-scale vendors.
• Familiarity with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as understanding of standard contractual terms and conditions to mitigate legal risks.
• Active experience of managing teams (> 10) - Direct and indirect reports.
• Preferably to have worked in similar organizations.