Company Description Fourth Partner Energy is India’s leading Renewable Energy firm specializing in the development and financing of solar, wind, hybrid, battery storage, and e-mobility projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional entities. It is a full-service Renewable Energy Services Company (RESCO) offering evaluation, design, planning, procurement, construction, operation, maintenance, and financing of critical solar infrastructure. Backed by Norfund, TPG's RISE Fund, IFC & ADB, the firm has an asset base of over 1.5GW across 24 states in India and Southeast Asia. Fourth Partner Energy has executed projects for notable clients such as Hindustan Unilever, Coca Cola, Pepsi, Walmart, Schneider, Skoda, Ferrero, Airtel, D-Mart, and ICICI Bank. Role Description We are hiring a dynamic and experienced Procurement Manager to lead sourcing and procurement activities for critical components such as transformers, HT & LT panels, RMUs, BOP/BOS and other electrical systems across solar and wind energy projects. The role demands strong technical expertise, vendor negotiation capabilities, and experience in handling high-value contracts in the renewable energy sector. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the end-to-end procurement process for electrical components including transformers, HT & LT panels, RMUs, switchgear, control panels, etc. • Manage procurement for both solar PV and wind energy projects, coordinating with engineering, execution, and commercial teams. • Develop and implement sourcing strategies to optimize cost, quality, and delivery timelines. • Evaluate and onboard vendors/OEMs; maintain healthy supplier relationships and performance metrics. • Handle negotiations, contract finalization, and cost control across project procurement needs. • Ensure all procurement activities are compliant with company policies and industry standards. • Prepare and present procurement reports, market trend analysis, and risk mitigation plans to senior management. • Mentor and guide junior procurement staff. Key Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree. • 7–12 years of experience in procurement, with a minimum of 3–5 years in renewable energy (solar and/or wind) projects. • Proven experience sourcing electrical items such as power transformers, HT/LT panels, RMUs, VCBs, switchgear, etc. • Strong exposure to wind farm or solar plant procurement processes (EPC or IPP experience preferred). • Excellent negotiation, leadership, and communication skills. • Familiarity with ERP systems and Microsoft Office. Show more Show less
Lead Generation: Researching of various practices being followed by competitors and keeping track of new developments happening in industry. Finding prospective clients and generation of quality leads useful to the Company Data base analysis for leads Reach out to prospective leads via E-mail campaigning, Cold calling, Cold visits Lead Processing and Closure: Understanding clients requirements & preparation of proposals Regular follow-ups post submission of offer and keeping track of competitors offerings. Highlighting FPELs strength areas and closure of deals to meet expected annual sales targets of revenue and margins Market intelligence Negotiating PPAs Post-Sales Support: Coordination with project team and other cross functional teams to meet project timelines & quality as per agreement with client. Regular follow-up with clients for timely payment collection and ensure that payments are released as per payment terms. Regulatory and Power trading: Understand and advise the firm continuously with the updates on new regulations related to open access, power exchange/ trade and renewable and ISTS projects Preparing strategies for risk management on the basis of new regulations Well versed with power trading products and process To execute and deliver short term power trading contracts To co-ordinate with internal teams for supervision of trading contracts MIS/Others: Analyse the territorys market potential, track sales and work on improving market share To represent the firm at external events and conferences in order to improve visibility of FPEL Prepare Weekly and Monthly sales report as required Maintaining the work records in the ERP in timely manner