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Senior Procurement Manager

Senior Procurement Manager

ConfidentialGurugram, Gurgaon / Gurugram, India
10 days ago
Job description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES :

1. Costing & Price Benchmarking (Solar)

  • Provide component wise (Solar Module and BOM etc. ) costing & updated industry benchmarks to bidding and BD teams to ensure optimal IRRs while bidding
  • Develop bottom-up cost models for key solar components :
  • Conduct cost breakdown analysis (BOM) to determine target pricing for procurement.
  • Benchmark supplier costs across domestic & international markets to optimize sourcing.
  • Track commodity price fluctuations (steel, aluminium, copper, and logistics) and assess cost impact on above Solar BOM components. As a subject matter expert track commodity price trends based on geopolitical events and suggest sourcing / hedging strategies to be ahead of curve

2. Commercial & Vendor Negotiations

  • Support price negotiations with solar suppliers using detailed cost models.
  • Structure long-term supply agreements (LTAs), volume discounts, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Work closely with the supply chain & procurement teams to drive cost savings, delivery schedules, & supplier performance.
  • Evaluate vendor proposals from a commercial & technical perspective.
  • Prepare and manage Solar Module supply agreements and other key Solar component contracts aligned with best of industry terms and condition.

    • 3. Supply Chain Strategy & Procurement Support

  • Identify strategic sourcing opportunities for reducing total cost of ownership (TCO).
  • Analyse import duties, taxes, and logistics costs to optimize procurement strategies.
  • Collaborate with engineering, procurement, and finance teams for cost-effective vendor selection.
  • Track government policies (ALMM, BCD, GST, ISTS waivers, PLI scheme) on Solar industry and its impact on our supply chain strategy
  • Analyse import duties, taxes, and logistics costs to optimize procurement strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with supply chain risk mitigation, quality & sustainability requirements.
  • Work closely with the central supply chain & procurement teams, engineering teams to drive cost savings via negotiations, delivery schedules, & supplier performance.
  • Develop and implement cost-effective procurement strategies to optimize project budgets. Continuously evaluate market trends and pricing to identify cost-saving opportunities. Collaborate with the project team to control procurement expenses and achieve cost targets.
  • Materials and Inventory Management : Maintain accurate records of inventory levels, ensuring that project sites have the necessary materials and equipment. Oversee the ordering and delivery of materials, coordinating with project schedules to avoid delays.

    • Core Skills :

  • Experience of Sourcing procurement for Solar Module
  • BOM Vendor management & negotiation
  • Supply chain & contract expertise
  • Leadership & team management
  • Knowledge of solar Module BOS procurement
  • Contract Management
  • Sourcing from Domestic Manufacturing and Import Procurement

    • Skills Required

    Contract Management

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