Posted 29 May, 2026
Head - Contracts & Materials
Adani Group
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Full Time
Reference: 218_696282_49076
- 15-25 years of relevant experience
- Minimum 5-10 years in a senior leadership role handling contracts & procurement
- Strong exposure to largescale projects / multilocation operations
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1. Contracts Management
- Develop, negotiate, review, and finalize EPC, turnkey, itemrate, service, consultancy, subcontract and supply contracts
- Lead preaward and postaward contract administration, including:
- Scope definition
- Risk identification
- Commercial terms & conditions
- Payment milestones
- LDs, penalties, warranties, and guarantees
- Handle claims management, variations, amendments, disputes, and arbitration coordination
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, statutory requirements, and internal governance
- Provide contract advisory support to project teams and senior management
- Define and implement procurement strategies for projects and operations
- Oversee:
- Vendor finalization
- RFQ / RFP / tendering processes
- Technocommercial evaluations
- Ensure timely availability of materials aligned with project schedules
- Establish strategic sourcing, framework agreements, and longterm rate contracts
- Drive cost reduction initiatives, value engineering, and supplier optimization
- Develop and maintain a qualified vendor base
- Conduct vendor assessments, audits, and performance reviews
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure quality, delivery, and commercial adherence
- Resolve supplier disputes and commercial conflicts
- Monitor and control project procurement budgets
- Evaluate landed cost, lifecycle cost, and total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Support finance in:
- Cost forecasting
- Cash flow planning
- Provisioning and closures
- Ensure compliance with:
- Company policies
- Applicable laws (Contract Act, GST, import/export regulations, etc.)
- Identify and mitigate commercial, contractual, and supply chain risks
- Maintain documentation for audits and statutory inspections
- Lead, mentor, and develop contracts & materials teams
- Establish SOPs, delegation matrices, and approval frameworks
- Provide strategic inputs to board / leadership on commercial matters
- BE / BTech (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related discipline)
- MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain / Procurement / Finance / Operations preferred
- LLB or Diploma in Contract Management (added advantage)