Manager supply chain management

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

Location - Noida

Role Summary - Role holder will anchor the strategic & operational sourcing for Solar, Bid Support, contract management and supplier management.

Working with (supplement with org structure)

General Manager - Supply Chain Management

Asset Management team, vendors / partners

What the role entails

Solar Equipment Sourcing :

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 :

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 e NFA approvals, ensure strict adherence to the organisational P2 P 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 :

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) - Occasional

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.