Supply Chain Operations Manager

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 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 :
• 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

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