Tayi Charan Tej

Results-driven procurement and techno-commercial professional with 3.8+ years of experience in the power, metals, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Delivered ₹72 Lakhs in strategic sourcing savings (CEO-Award recognised). Expertise spans MRO & CAPEX procurement, supplier relationship management (SRM), total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis, RFQ-to-PO lifecycle management, and vendor development.

Proficient in SAP Ariba, SAP HANA/ECC, and SAP MM; skilled at aligning procurement strategy with plant operational continuity across multi-gigawatt industrial environments.

Deputy Manager – Techno-Commercial - Adani Kutch Copper Limited - Mundra, Gujarat

(2026-04)

• Oversee end-to-end techno-commercial procurement for supply spares, MRO materials, and plant operational requirements across a greenfield copper smelter complex.
• Drive cost reduction through alternate vendor development and strategic negotiations, targeting 8–10% year-on-year savings on addressable spend.
• Lead supplier identification, technical evaluation, onboarding, and KPI-based performance monitoring for 50+ active vendors.
• Execute PR-to-PO cycle via SAP workflows; maintain 95%+ on-time delivery compliance for critical operational materials.
• Partner with engineering, maintenance, stores, and operations stakeholders to forecast material requirements and prevent supply disruptions.

Assistant Manager – Procurement & Commercial - Vedanta Power – Meenakshi Energy Limited - Nellore

(2024-09 - 2026-04)

Managed end-to-end MRO and CAPEX procurement for a 1,000 MW thermal power plant, including shutdown and overhauling activities, handling 200+ RFQs annually.

• Achievement: Delivered ₹72 Lakhs in cost savings through strategic sourcing and commercial negotiation — recognised with the CEO Award for procurement excellence.
• Achievement: Led end-to-end departmental audit management — coordinated internal and external audits, prepared documentation, ensured compliance, and closed audit observations with zero repeat findings.
• Maintained vendor master records, contracts, and procurement documentation across SAP Ariba and SAP HANA; acted as Vendor Custodian — led vendor due diligence, evaluation, onboarding, and periodic performance reviews.
• Managed civil infrastructure projects including machine guarding installations and pedestrian pathway development; coordinated contractors, site supervision, and project closure within budget and timeline.
• Collaborated with finance, stores, and engineering teams to streamline procurement execution, reducing average PO turnaround time by 20%.

Assistant Manager – Procurement & Commercial - Vedanta Limited – Aluminium Business - Jharsuguda

(2022-07 - 2024-09)

Supported procurement and commercial operations for one of India's largest aluminium smelters and its 2,400 MW captive power plant, contributing to a high-volume indirect and import spend portfolio.

• Received the COO Award for timely closure and coordination of CPP 1,800 MW overhauling procurement requirements, ensuring zero unplanned downtime.
• Managed end-to-end import spares procurement from China, Germany, USA, and Europe; handled customs documentation, lead time planning, and supplier negotiations for critical OEM and MRO components.
• Managed purchase orders, vendor coordination, and SAP-based procurement documentation; contributed to MIS reporting, audit compliance, and commercial tracking activities.

B.Tech - Mechanical Engineering - National Institute of Technology (NIT), Calicut