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Position Summary: The role will head the entire overall functioning of end-to-end purchase of Solar PV materials, establishing and maintaining global supplier networks, ensuring error-free transactions, and implementing cost-saving initiatives.It requires coordination with stakeholders, leading contract negotiations, and ensuring adherence to global purchasing policies for efficient management of procurement services and achievement of business targets. Key Roles & Responsibilities: SCM Strategy Implementation: Develop and implement procurement strategies to support solar project requirements/ Channel sales business requirement, ensuring alignment with company goals. Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive procurement efficiencies across projects. Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and qualify new suppliers for solar modules, inverters, transformers, cables, and other critical components. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of quality products and services. Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure competitive pricing, favorable terms, and long-term partnerships. Procurement Operations: Manage the end-to-end procurement process, including RFQs, supplier selection, purchase order issuance, and follow-up. Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. Oversee logistics, customs clearance, and coordination for timely material delivery to project sites. Cost Control and Budgeting: Monitor procurement expenses and ensure adherence to project budgets. Implement cost control measures to optimize procurement costs without compromising quality or timelines. Vendor Performance Management: Develop and implement vendor performance monitoring systems. Address issues related to quality, delays, or contractual disputes with suppliers. Collaboration and Coordination: Work closely with the engineering, project management, and finance teams to ensure procurement aligns with project schedules and specifications. Provide regular reports on procurement activities, cost analysis, and delivery status to senior management. Ovsersee Ware house & Logistics operation: Work closely with the logistics / ware house operation team for timely delivery of material, inventory management & implement the cost control measure to optimize the logistics cost without compromising quality and timelines. Experience: 8+ years of experience in procurement within the renewable energy or solar EPC industry SAP and MS Office knowledge is an essential requirement. Education Qualification / Additional Certifications: BE / B Tech (Electrical / Mechanical). Master preferred. Should have an experience working in EPC/Infra/Solar Sector Skills/Competencies: Should have collaborative & flexible style of working. Effective communicator with excellent oral & written skills. People management capability- ability to build a high performance team. Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience in Solar PV purchasing fundamentals.
