Dy. Manager - Open Market Coal Sourcing

Job Description:

• Identify, develop, and manage relationships with open-market coal suppliers, traders, mine operators, washeries, and collieries to secure competitive and reliable coal supplies.
• Conduct regular site visits to coal mines, washeries, stockyards, and loading points to assess supplier capabilities, monitor operations, and strengthen vendor relationships.
• Actively coordinate with suppliers for coal availability, production planning, dispatch schedules, and commitment adherence.
• Witness rake loading, monitor dispatch execution, and ensure timely movement of coal from source locations to plant destinations.
• Follow up rigorously with suppliers and logistics partners to resolve operational bottlenecks, expedite dispatches, and ensure contractual compliance.
• Drive new supplier identification, evaluation, and vendor development initiatives to expand the coal sourcing network and mitigate supply risks.
• Monitor coal market dynamics, sourcing opportunities, freight movements, and regulatory developments to support procurement decisions.
• Collaborate with logistics, plant operations, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless coal movement and delivery.
• Track inventory levels, consumption patterns, and future fuel requirements to support procurement planning and prevent stock shortages.
• Manage procurement activities including RFQs, supplier negotiations, comparative evaluations, purchase orders, and contract execution.
• Evaluate supplier performance on quality, quantity, dispatch reliability, and responsiveness, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Handle commercial and operational issues related to suppliers, transportation, dispatches, and material availability.
• Prepare procurement MIS, market intelligence updates, sourcing reports, and management presentations.
• Coordinate with finance teams for invoice reconciliation, payment follow-ups, and commercial closure of transactions.
• Develop alternative sourcing channels and contingency plans to ensure supply continuity during market disruptions.
• Drive cost optimization, supplier relationship management, and process improvement initiatives across the coal procurement function.
• Develop and implement coal sourcing strategies to ensure uninterrupted fuel supply for cement plant operations.
• Negotiate commercial terms including coal pricing, freight, payment conditions, and contracts to optimize landed fuel cost.