Vendor Development Manager

As a Vendor Development Manager at Bindi International, your role is crucial in sourcing, qualifying, and managing suppliers of solar and clean energy technology components. You will be responsible for building a reliable vendor base for solar panels, batteries, inverters, and related technologies from both Indian and global suppliers. Your efforts will ensure that all vendors meet technical specifications, compliance standards, negotiate optimal terms, and maintain strong long-term partnerships to support cost-effective procurement, high product quality, and a resilient supply chain for clean energy projects. Key Responsibilities: - Identify and onboard potential vendors for solar panels, battery storage systems, inverters, and other clean energy components. - Conduct thorough evaluations of vendor capabilities, capacities, and adherence to required manufacturing processes and quality control standards. - Negotiate contracts, pricing, and supply agreements with vendors to secure favorable terms while maintaining quality and reliability. - Monitor and manage ongoing vendor performance using key metrics such as cost, quality, delivery, and service. - Ensure compliance with relevant industry and regulatory standards, including necessary certifications and quality inspections. - Build and maintain strong long-term relationships with key suppliers and coordinate with internal teams for project requirements and timelines. - Keep abreast of market trends in solar and clean energy technology, identify cost reduction opportunities, and develop sourcing strategies for critical components. Qualifications & Experience: - Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Supply Chain Management, or related field (Master's degree or MBA is a plus). - Experience: 5+ years in vendor development, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in solar energy or electronics manufacturing sector. - Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of solar and clean energy technologies, ability to evaluate technical specifications and quality benchmarks. - Compliance Knowledge: Familiarity with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and certifications for renewable energy equipment. - Soft Skills: Excellent negotiation, communication, interpersonal, cross-functional coordination, and relationship-building skills. - Analytical & Organizational Skills: Strong analytical mindset, proficiency in procurement tools and Excel, excellent organizational and project management skills. - Problem-Solving: Proactive, solutions-oriented, strategic thinker, able to troubleshoot vendor-related challenges and develop contingency plans. Location: The position will be based at On site, EMPBindi International Association, Tilonia- Harmada Road, Village Harmada, 305812, District Ajmer, Rajasthan, India. Benefits: - Health insurance - Provident Fund Work Location: In person,