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Associate Vice President

14 - 25 years

50 - 60 Lacs

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Associate Vice President
Kolkata, West Bengal, India Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Procurement Management

  • Develop and implement robust procurement strategies for direct and indirect materials essential for solar PV module manufacturing.
  • Align procurement plans with production, R&D, and new product introduction (NPI) cycles.
  • Lead cost-reduction initiatives through supplier negotiation, alternate sourcing, and value engineering.

Supplier & Vendor Management

  • Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable suppliers (domestic & international) for critical raw materials: solar cells, glass, EVA, backsheet, junction box, etc.
  • Monitor supplier performance in terms of cost, quality, reliability, and delivery (QCD).
  • Build strategic partnerships and long-term supplier agreements.

Global Sourcing & Import Operations

  • Manage global sourcing of key components including logistics, customs clearance, and import/export documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with DGFT, BIS, ALMM, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Mitigate geopolitical and supply chain risks through alternate supplier development.

Cost Optimization & Contracting

  • Drive year-on-year cost savings through effective procurement levers.
  • Negotiate long-term contracts, MoUs, and volume deals ensuring optimal pricing and delivery terms.
  • Ensure robust contract management and adherence to payment terms and SLAs.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with Planning, Quality, R&D, Finance, and Production teams to ensure seamless material availability.
  • Collaborate with the Quality team for vendor audits, incoming inspection, and supplier development.

Process & Technology

  • Implement digital procurement tools (ERP/SAP/Oracle), analytics, and dashboards for real-time visibility and control.
  • Standardize procurement processes and SOPs to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Track and report key procurement KPIs (OTD, PPV, Inventory Turnover, etc.)

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Deep knowledge of solar module BoM components and vendor ecosystems.
  • Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision-making skills.
  • Understanding of import/export procedures and documentation (LC, Incoterms, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of quality systems (ISO 9001), lean procurement, and inventory management.
  • Proficiency in SAP/Oracle or any ERP platform.
  • High integrity, leadership, and team management capabilities.

Qualifications

  • B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Production Engineering.
  • MBA in Supply Chain Management / Operations (preferred but not mandatory).
Required Skills Procurement

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