Deputy Head Commercial, Nickel Business

Deputy Head Commercial, Nickel Business

• Be a part of the world's leading natural resources conglomerate
• Exciting transformational opportunity and chance to make a difference
• Location: Goa

Vedanta, a future-focused and growth-oriented company is a fully integrated producer of Oil & Gas, Zinc - Lead - Silver, Aluminium, Power, Iron Ore & Steel, Copper, Nickel, Cobalt, Ferrochrome and Manganese, with a fast-growing metal recycling capacity, and a broad range of critical minerals. We are a dominant player in power generation, transmission, renewable energy solutions, optical fibre, display glass and soon semiconductors. With our world class, low-cost and long-life assets, Vedanta contributes 1.4% towards India's GDP.

Nickel Business, a unit of Vedanta Ltd., is India's leading primary producer of Nickel and the first Indian company to achieve the prestigious BIS certification for Nickel Sulphate Crystals. Our Goa-based operations have an annual production capacity of 7.5 KTPA of Nickel and Cobalt, along with key by‑products such as Manganese Sulphate and Sodium Sulphate. With India's accelerated push toward electric mobility and a greener future, we are fully geared to unlock the country's vast Nickel potential. Through our quality‑certified products and robust production capabilities, we aim to meet the rapidly growing demand for Nickel and play a pivotal role in driving India's EV transformation.

The Opportunity:

An exceptional career opportunity for innovative, committed, and forward-looking individual to create transformational value in Nickel Business.

• As the Procurement Lead for the Nickel business, you will own end‑to‑end sourcing of nickel intermediates, chemicals, alloys, and critical consumables, ensuring uninterrupted operations through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, long‑term contracting, and decisive cost optimization.
• He / She will lead supplier evaluation and onboarding across global and domestic markets, conduct techno‑commercial negotiations, and manage contract execution with strong governance over pricing, INCOTERMS, payment terms, risk allocation, claims, renewals, and dispute resolution.
• He / She will oversee inbound logistics and inventory management for imported and domestic materials, coordinating port operations, clearance, warehousing, and freight to deliver zero production disruption, optimal inventory levels, and seamless material flow in close collaboration with operations, planning, and finance teams.
• He / She will leverage market intelligence, LME trends, spend analytics, and should‑cost models to drive savings, strengthen negotiations, manage budget variance, ensure ESG‑aligned responsible sourcing, and build long‑term strategic partnerships with suppliers and logistics partners.

The Successful Applicant

• Bachelor's degree (BE/B.Tech) in chemical, mechanical, or electrical. Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in nickel manufacturing or related industries.
• Strong technical and commercial understanding of nickel manufacturing, materials, and specifications to drive informed sourcing and effective techno‑commercial negotiations.
• Proven record of leading large‑scale strategic sourcing and supply chain operations, delivering cost optimization, supply assurance, and continuous performance improvement.

What we'll offer you:

• Outstanding remuneration and best in class rewards
• Opportunity to be with a globally benchmarked organization with best in class-facilities and people practices
• Fast track career growth

Everything we do is shaped by the Vedanta Values of Trust, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Excellence, Integrity, Care and Respect.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company and are proud of our best-in-class people practices.

If this sounds like you and the opportunity you are looking for, apply now and be a part of our exciting growth journey.