Role Title - Manager – Supply Chain Management (Solar Procurement)
Location - Noida
Role Summary - Role holder will anchor the strategic & operational sourcing for Solar, Bid Support, contract management and supplier management.
Working with (supplement with org structure)
General Manager - Supply Chain Management
Asset Management team, vendors / partners
What the role entails
- Solar Equipment Sourcing :
- Identify suitable vendors and procure solar-specific equipment and consumables essential for plant functionality (modules, panels, inverters, trackers, CSP mirrors, cabling, spare parts, specialized tools, PPE’s etc)
- Service Provider Identification and Management :
- Identify and manage service providers specialized in solar plant O&M, including the appointment of vendors for tasks such as regular cleaning, inspection, repair, overhauling and technical support for both PV and CSP plants
- Managing PR-PO Processes and approvals:
- Oversee the PR to PO process, including eNFA approvals, ensure strict adherence to the organisational P2P policy and maintain optimal TAT for PR-PO transactions
- Vendor Relationship Building:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring reliable procurement channels and consistent quality
- Cost Optimization & securing favourable terms:
- Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, conducting internal costing assessment, negotiating competitive prices, exploring alternate suppliers, and ensuring optimal terms and conditions in favour of the company
- Collaboration and Communication :
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating with Asset Management and site teams to align procurement strategies with project objectives
- Preparation of MIS
- Develop and maintain detailed MIS reports for solar function to effectively track procurement status, encompassing budget versus actual expenditure analysis, offers status, and procurement progress updates
Role Demands (travel) - Occasional
Experience & Essential:
Desirable
- B. Tech / BE - Electrical with about 7-9 years of experience
- Strategic sourcing of supply and services (Renewables – O&M)
- Negotiations, end to end procurement process
- Working knowledge of SAP & Maximo
Market analysis, tendering, bidding, and cost estimation to ensure competitive pricing and strategic project procurement.