Procurement - Electrical Package

Job Requirements

Job Title: Lead Buyer_Solar Manufacturing

Job Type: Full Time

Position: Manager- SCM

Experience Required: 10 Years of experience in Supply chain management

Department: SCM- Solar Manufacturing

Location: Noida

ROLE OVERVIEW

SCM Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end procurement and supplier management activities for solar manufacturing and project equipment, materials, and services. The role drives strategic sourcing, techno-commercial evaluations, contract management, vendor development, cost optimization, and supply risk mitigation to ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality-driven procurement aligned with project and organizational objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Buyer shall be responsible for procurement of GIS/AIS substation, Power transformer, switchgear, SCADA, LT and HT Panel, Lighting system, Bus duct, cable tray, Light protection system, Earthing package etc

- Understand and support the implementation of site-specific procurement and techno-commercial strategies.

- Execute strategic procurement initiatives aligned with organizational objectives.

- Ensure compliance with procurement policies, SOPs, and guidelines.

- Purchase Requisition (PR) Review

- Review approved purchase requisitions received from user departments.

- Verify completeness and accuracy of PRs and seek clarifications where necessary.

- Determine the appropriate procurement method based on business requirements, stock availability, contract coverage, urgency, value, and delivery timelines.

- Manage sourcing activities for Capex, MEP Projects and services, mainly Import sourcing experience will be an added advantage)

- Prepare RFI/RFP documents and identify suitable vendors.

- Develop vendor selection and evaluation criteria and Conducting technical and commercial bid evaluations.

- Organize pre-bid meetings and resolve vendor queries.

- Conduct negotiations and e-auctions for cost optimization.

- Prepare Note for Approval (NFA) and obtain approvals as per Delegation of Authority (DoA).

- Contract Management & Order Placement

- Draft and issue contracts using approved templates and standards.

- Create and maintain contract records in SAP/ERP systems.

- Coordinate with vendors for submission of ABG, CPBG, and other statutory documents.

- Issue Purchase Orders and Service Orders under valid Rate Contracts.

- Maintain procurement documentation in line with company policies.

- Post-Order Management

- Monitor timely material deliveries and expedite orders.

- Coordinate with stakeholders and vendors to resolve supply-related issues.

- Process amendments, change orders, quantity revisions, and time extensions.

- Facilitate contract closure and documentation.

- Manage logistics and transportation for procurement activities.

- Support emergency procurement requirements as needed.

- Supplier Management & Vendor Development

- Identify and onboard new suppliers and vendors.

- Conduct vendor evaluations in coordination with Quality, Engineering, Project, and HSE teams.

- Maintain approved vendor databases.

- Support vendor code creation through Ariba and SAP systems.

- Develop strategic relationships with suppliers for long-term business benefits.

- Supplier Performance Management

- Conduct supplier performance assessment and segmentation.

- Develop vendor scorecards and performance evaluation criteria.

- Review supplier performance and recommend improvement actions.

- Engage suppliers in performance improvement initiatives and value creation programs.

- Data Analytics & Reporting

- Analyze procurement and supplier-related data.

- Support spend analysis, commodity analysis, and supplier performance reviews.

- Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.

- Generate reports and dashboards for management review.

- Risk Management

- Identify procurement and supply chain risks.

- Assess risks based on impact, likelihood, and controllability.

- Develop mitigation plans and maintain category risk registers.

- Support business continuity through proactive risk management.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

- Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or related discipline.

- 9 to 10 years of relevant experience in Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, or Buyer functions.

- Experience in Power Plant, Energy, Manufacturing, Steel, Cement, or Heavy Engineering industries preferred.

Core Competencies:

- Solar Equipment Procurement Expertise

- Negotiation & Cost Optimization

- Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

- Supplier Development & Localization

- Global and domestic supplier identification and sourcing

- Supply Chain Risk Management

If you are a procurement professional looking to make a significant impact in the renewable energy industry, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.