Manager Supply Chain Management

Role Title - Manager – Supply Chain Management (Solar Procurement)

Location -

Role Summary -

Working with (supplement with org structure)

General Manager - Supply Chain Management

Asset Management team, vendors / partners

What the role entails

• Solar Equipment Sourcing

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• Identify suitable vendors and procure solar-specific equipment and consumables essential for plant functionality (modules, panels, inverters, trackers, CSP mirrors, cabling, spare parts, specialized tools, PPE’s etc)

• Service Provider Identification and Management

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• Identify and manage service providers specialized in solar plant O&M, including the appointment of vendors for tasks such as regular cleaning, inspection, repair, overhauling and technical support for both PV and CSP plants

• Managing PR-PO Processes and approvals:

• Oversee the PR to PO process, including eNFA approvals, ensure strict adherence to the organisational P2P policy and maintain optimal TAT for PR-PO transactions

• Vendor Relationship Building:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and service providers, ensuring reliable procurement channels and consistent quality

• Cost Optimization & securing favourable terms:

• Develop cost-effective procurement strategies, conducting internal costing assessment, negotiating competitive prices, exploring alternate suppliers, and ensuring optimal terms and conditions in favour of the company

• Collaboration and Communication

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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, effectively communicating with Asset Management and site teams to align procurement strategies with project objectives

• Preparation of MIS

• Develop and maintain detailed MIS reports for solar function to effectively track procurement status, encompassing budget versus actual expenditure analysis, offers status, and procurement progress updates

Role Demands (travel) -

Experience & Essential:

Desirable

• B. Tech / BE - Electrical with about 7-9 years of experience
• Strategic sourcing of supply and services (Renewables – O&M)
• Negotiations, end to end procurement process
• Working knowledge of SAP & Maximo

Market analysis, tendering, bidding, and cost estimation to ensure competitive pricing and strategic project procurement.