Head of Procurement – Solar Projects
Job Description:
Job Title: Head of Procurement – Solar Projects
Department: Procurement & Supply Chain
Location: Salt Lake, Kolkata
Experience: 10–12 years (minimum 5 years in Solar/Energy sector)
Reporting To: CEO
Job Purpose
To lead and manage the procurement function for solar EPC projects (rooftop and utility-scale), ensuring cost-effective purchasing, timely delivery of materials and services, and strong supplier partnerships aligned with the company's business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Procurement Planning:
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for solar modules, inverters, structures, cables, BOS items, and services.
- Forecast material requirements based on project timelines and coordinate with project teams.
- Vendor Development & Management:
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard reliable vendors with a strong focus on quality and cost.
- Negotiate long-term contracts and pricing structures with key suppliers.
- Ensure vendor compliance with technical and quality standards.
- Cost Optimization & Budgeting:
- Drive cost-saving initiatives while maintaining quality standards.
- Prepare and monitor procurement budgets and ensure alignment with project cost estimates.
- Procurement Operations:
- Oversee the procurement cycle, including RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, PO issuance, and delivery follow-ups.
- Ensure timely delivery and logistics coordination for project sites.
- Maintain accurate records and documentation in ERP/SAP systems.
- Cross-functional Coordination:
- Collaborate with engineering, project management, quality, and finance teams.
- Support internal stakeholders on technical procurement issues and approvals.
- Market Intelligence:
- Stay abreast of global and domestic market trends, price fluctuations, and regulatory changes.
- Benchmark vendor pricing and ensure competitive sourcing.
Qualifications & Skills
- Education: B.E./B.Tech (Electrical) + MBA in Supply Chain/Operations (preferred)
- Experience: 10–12 years in procurement, with minimum 5 years in solar/renewable energy EPC
- Experience with Indian Railways as client will be an added advantage
- Skills:
- Strong negotiation and communication skills
- Deep understanding of solar components and supply chain risks
- Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems
- Strong vendor network in the solar sector
- Analytical thinking and leadership ability
Preferred Certifications
- Supply Chain Certifications (e.g., CSCP, CPIM)
- PMP or other project management credentials (optional but beneficial)
Key Skills :
Company Profile
The Client has a combined experience of almost 90 years worth of Project EPC. While working for various companies during their career, our members have worked on over IGW worth of Solar Projects in various countries all around the globe and in multiple capacities.
Our goal is to implement both traditional solar systems and introduce and implement innovative ---nologies into the Indian Market, through which we will be able to provide our clients with the best possible solution for their solar needs.
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