Fuel Procurement & Biomass Sourcing Specialist

Job Purpose
To ensure uninterrupted availability of rice husk, biomass, biofuels, green fuels, and other assigned fuel materials through effective procurement planning, supplier management, inventory monitoring, compliance, cost efficiency, and timely vendor payments.
Procurement & Supply Planning
Procure rice husk, biomass, biofuels, green fuels, and other assigned fuels as per plant requirements.
Generate Purchase Orders (POs) in SAP/ERP and communicate requirements to suppliers.
Monitor dispatch schedules to ensure continuous fuel availability.
Maintain optimum stock levels to avoid material shortages.
Supplier Management
Coordinate with suppliers for timely dispatch and delivery of materials.
Maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure continuous supply.
Conduct supplier performance evaluations and ratings (A/B/C categorization).
Support vendor development and identify alternate sources.
Documentation & Compliance
Maintain purchase records, delivery documents, invoices, and supporting documents.
Submit required documents to Stores, Finance, Accounts, and Gate departments.
Ensure compliance with procurement policies and audit requirements.
Cross-Functional Coordination
Liaise with Stores, QC, Finance, Accounts, Co-Generation, Production, and SCM teams.
Coordinate sample movement and communication between suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Support smooth operations through timely information sharing.
Reporting & MIS
Prepare daily stock, procurement, and outstanding payment reports.
Analyze procurement data and recommend process improvements and cost optimization.
Maintain procurement MIS and performance dashboards.
Cost Control & Continuous Improvement
Monitor market trends and supplier pricing.
Support cost-saving initiatives in fuel procurement.
Identify opportunities for process improvements and procurement efficiencies.
Evaluate sustainable fuel options such as briquettes, pellets, bio-coal, agro-residue, and other green fuels for cost and suitability.
Eligibility
Candidate should have relevant exposure in procurement, supply chain, stores, commercial operations, or vendor coordination.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in fuel procurement, biomass, rice husk, biofuels, green fuels, agro-residue, or similar materials.
Candidate should be able to coordinate effectively with internal departments, suppliers, transporters, and external stakeholders.
Qualification
Graduate in any discipline; preference for Commerce, Science, Agriculture, Engineering, Supply Chain, or Business Administration background.
MBA/PG Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations, or related field will be an added advantage.
Working knowledge of SAP/ERP, MS Excel, procurement documentation, and MIS reporting is desirable.
Experience
Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, vendor management, commercial coordination, or plant material planning.
Experience in procurement of rice husk, biomass, biofuels, green fuels, agro-based fuels, coal substitutes, or plant utility materials will be preferred.
Should have experience in supplier follow-up, PO creation, material dispatch tracking, stock monitoring, invoice coordination, and payment follow-up.
Ability to analyze market trends, negotiate with suppliers, maintain records, and support cost optimization initiatives.

Work arrangement
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