Job Title: Vendor Development Manager - HOJ MaaS Location: Bangalore (On-site) Experience: 7-10 Years Industry: CleanTech | Solar | Wind | Green Hydrogen | Fabrication | Manufacturing Services Function: Vendor Development | BOS Sourcing | Quality & Audits | Manufacturing & Supply Chain Reporting To: Head of Operations About HOJ MaaS HOJ MaaS is a global Manufacturing-as-a-Service (MaaS) and sourcing platform for the CleanTech and Energy sector , integrating: 10,000+ Vendors 20,000+ Product Categories 17+ Stock Yards AI-driven platform for best price discovery, supply finance, logistics integration, project management, QC, and real-time visibility Our key USPs are Design & Build, Platform-led sourcing, and End-to-End Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution . Role Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Vendor Development Manager with complete understanding of Balance of System (BOS) for Solar, Wind, and Green Hydrogen projects , along with deep expertise in steel fabrication, custom manufacturing, QC systems, and vendor audits . This role will be responsible for creating and managing a pan-India ecosystem of qualified vendors and fabricators for both standard and custom BOS components across renewable and green energy sectors and will directly report to the Head of Operations . Key Responsibilities 1. Vendor Identification & Development Identify, evaluate, onboard, and develop BOS, fabrication, machining, and electro-mechanical vendors across India . Build a national vendor base for: Solar BOS: MMS, cable trays, junction boxes, inverter skids, transformer skids, earthing structures, walkways, fencing, SCADA panels. Wind BOS: Towers, internal platforms, ladders, nacelle skids, foundation hardware, electrical BOS, heavy fabricated structures. Green Hydrogen BOS: Electrolyser skids, pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping spools, manifolds, compressor skids, cooling skids, process structures. Develop vendors for both standardized mass production and complex custom-built systems . 2. Vendor Audits & Capability Assessment Conduct technical, quality, safety, and commercial audits of fabrication and BOS manufacturing units. Evaluate plant & machinery, CNC and heavy fabrication capability, welding qualifications (WPS/PQR), galvanizing/painting, NDT/testing facilities, and production capacity. Maintain vendor qualification scorecards and approval matrices . 3. Quality Control & Compliance Establish and enforce vendor QC frameworks for renewable and green hydrogen BOS. Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001, ASME/API, and EPC/client specifications . Implement incoming, in-process, FAT, and final inspection systems . 4. Technical & BOS Evaluation Review BOMs, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and layouts . Support design-to-manufacturing validation and prototyping . Enable smooth engineering-to-vendor handover for production . 5. Cost Benchmarking & Best Price Discovery Lead pan-India price benchmarking for BOS and fabrication. Support the AI-driven best price discovery platform with validated cost data. Build multi-vendor sourcing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and supply risk. 6. Strategic Vendor Partnerships Build and manage long-term strategic vendor partnerships . Support GW-scale solar, wind, and hydrogen projects . Coordinate with Procurement, Projects, Engineering, QC, and Logistics teams . Mandatory Candidate Requirements 7-10 years in Vendor Development / BOS Sourcing / Fabrication Supply Chain . Strong hands-on understanding of BOS for Solar, Wind & Green Hydrogen . Proven experience in developing fabricators across India . Deep knowledge of steel fabrication plant & machinery, welding, machining, galvanizing, painting . Strong exposure to EPC / OEM / Heavy Engineering / Renewable Manufacturing . Excellent understanding of QC systems, inspection protocols, and documentation . Willingness for extensive pan-India travel . Preferred Qualifications B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering . Experience with: Solar MMS manufacturers Wind tower or heavy engineering companies Green hydrogen / electrolyser OEMs or EPCs Exposure to ERP, digital sourcing platforms, and supply chain analytics . Key Skills Vendor Development | BOS Engineering | Fabrication Process Engineering | Supplier Audits | Cost Benchmarking | Quality Systems | Negotiation | Strategic Sourcing | Project Coordination Why Join HOJ MaaS Lead the creation of India’s largest CleanTech BOS & fabrication vendor ecosystem . Work directly with Head of Operations on national-scale execution. Exposure to GW-scale Solar, Wind & Green Hydrogen projects . Platform-led, high-growth leadership opportunity.
Manager – Policy & Advocacy, CleanTech Business Houze of Jindal | Bangalore (Koramangala) | On-site | Full-time Houze of Jindal - one of India’s most respected conglomerates in infrastructure, power, and steel - is accelerating the country’s clean energy transformation. As we expand our renewable energy and power portfolio, we are looking for a strategic, high-impact professional to join our CleanTech Business division. Role Overview As Manager - Policy & Advocacy, you will be entrusted with shaping business strategy, influencing policy direction, and driving high-priority initiatives in India’s energy transition. This role reports directly to the CEO, offering exceptional visibility, ownership, and the ability to steer transformative decisions at the highest level. Key Responsibilities · Lead deep-dive market intelligence, policy mapping, and competitive benchmarking across the clean energy ecosystem. · Identify, evaluate, and champion new business opportunities in renewables, storage, hydrogen, and emerging technologies. · Drive business development including client engagement, strategic proposals, partner assessments, and ecosystem collaborations. · Build sophisticated financial models, lead feasibility studies, and support investment and board-level decision-making. · Develop high-quality insights, reports, and CEO-ready presentations. · Collaborate closely with engineering, finance, operations, policy, and regulatory teams to drive project execution. · Mentor junior team members and help build internal capability within the CleanTech Business vertical.