ABOUT THE JOB

Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited is amongst the world's top aluminium producers, and India's largest producer of aluminium, catering to discerning customers in over 60 countries. With deep expertise in metal production and value-addition, we leverage innovative and leading-edge technologies to serve our customers a bundle of advantages, including the best quality products and an ecosystem designed to support them in their evolving business journey. With our world-class assets, we passionately fulfil our mission of spurring emerging applications of aluminium, for a greener and more sustainable tomorrow.

We operate the world's largest aluminium plant at Jharsuguda, Odisha, with aluminium smelting capacity of 1.85 MTPA and an associated 3615 MW thermal power generation facility. It is the only Indian smelter in the global 1 Million Tonne production and export club, and a leader in value-added aluminium products that find critical applications across a diverse array of industries.

To partner with us in this exciting journey and unlock new values for the business, we are looking for passionate professionals for the Chief Commercial Officer, VAML- Jharsuguda.

Roles & Responsibilites:

Commercial Leadership: Define and execute commercial strategies across procurement, logistics, customer service, and Capex.
Procurement Oversight: Ensure cost-effective sourcing of raw materials, capital goods, and services aligned with organizational priorities.
Logistics & Dispatch: Supervise domestic and international logistics, port dispatches, and container sourcing for timely delivery.
Contract Management: Lead contract negotiations, execution, and compliance with legal and commercial requirements.
Vendor Optimization: Drive rationalisation and consolidate POs for cost efficiency.
Financial Management: Monitor budgets, optimize costs, and ensure profitability across commercial operations.
Risk Management: Identify risks in procurement, logistics, and contracts; implement mitigation measures.
Digitalization: Drive adoption of ERP/CRM systems and digital dashboards for commercial operations.
Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to statutory trade regulations, audit requirements, and organizational policies.
Reporting: Present MIS reports, dashboards, and commercial performance metrics to the CEO and Board.
Team Leadership: Mentor functional heads and team, building organizational capability and fostering collaboration.

Education Qualification | Work-Ex| Desired Attributes:

B.Tech. in any Stream and MBA or PGDM in Supply Chain, Operations, or Strategic Management (preferred)
15+ years of experience in preferably in commercial operations, strategic sourcing, or supply chain leadership
Techno Commercial mindset with strong leadership skills across diverse procurement verticals
Strategic sourcing and contract negotiation expertise along with deep understanding of commodity markets and global supply chains
Ability to lead transformation and change management initiatives

Chief Commercial Officer- VAML, Jharsuguda