DGM- Procurement (Patna)

• Develop annual / month The DGM Procurement will lead and manage end-to-end procurement operations for India, ensuring strong process discipline, system-driven workflows, strategic vendor management, quality adherence, and efficient planning.
• The role demands deep experience in the solar industry, strong commercial understanding, and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
• Why procurement plans aligned with business targets and project timelines.
• Drive cost optimization, standardization, and sourcing strategies for solar equipment, BOS items, and services.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for projects across India.

2. Process & Systems Management

• Own, improve, and enforce procurement processes and SOPs across the organization.
• Manage procurement systems (ERP/Google Workspace or internal tools) ensuring accuracy, documentation, and data integrity.
• Lead process automation initiatives to enhance visibility of PO tracking, invoice flows, vendor documentation, and COGS tracking.

3. Vendor Sourcing & Management

• Build and maintain a strong vendor network for solar modules, batteries, inverters, structures, cables, EPC services, logistics, and site-level vendors.
• Conduct vendor evaluation, onboarding, capability assessments, and performance audits.
• Ensure competitive sourcing through RFQ/RFP processes while meeting quality and delivery requirements.

4. Commercial, Contracts & Compliance

• Review and negotiate commercial terms, contracts, rate agreements, warranties, and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and import/export norms where applicable.
• Collaborate with finance for invoice reconciliation, payment terms, and cost accuracy.

5. Quality & Technical Adherence

• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to ensure technical specifications, certifications, and testing standards are met.
• Ensure all procured materials comply with quality benchmarks and supplier quality processes.

6. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with project, engineering, finance, logistics, and leadership teams for seamless execution.
• Ensure clear communication and timely reporting of procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans.

7. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of procurement executives/specialists.
• Allocate responsibilities, build capabilities, and drive a high-performance culture.

Requirements:

• 7 to 8+ years of experience

  in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles in the

  solar or renewable energy sector

  (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of solar components (modules, inverters, batteries, BOS items) and vendor landscape.
• Proven experience in vendor management, procurement systems, planning, and documentation management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to build processes, enforce compliance, and drive operational excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Workspace, ERP tools, and procurement software.
  

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
• MBA in Supply Chain/Operations (added advantage).
  

Compensation:

• As Per Market Standards

equal opportunity employer