Head of Procurement

Key Skills & Competencies: Strong expertise in CAPEX and raw material procurement for manufacturing setups(preferably Cell/Module Lines or Renewable Sector). Excellent negotiation, supplier management, and contract management skills. Knowledge of supply chain best practices, commercial terms, and legal clauses. Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders. Strong analytical, cost benchmarking, and decision-making capabilities.Educational Qualifications: B.Tech or M.Tech in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field preferred).Experience: 10 + yrs in solar renewable industry.Key Responsibilities:1. Procurement Strategy & Planning Formulate and implement procurement strategies for CAPEX equipment, raw materials forCell and Module Lines, and utilities. Identify sourcing opportunities, evaluate market trends, and drive cost optimization initiatives.2. Vendor Management & Tendering Develop, update, and maintain the approved vendor list. Manage end-to-end vendor onboarding, evaluation, approval, and selection. Prepare and compile tender documents including RFP, EOI, NIT, ITB, GCC, SCC, and othercontractual documentation. Coordinate with internal departments and consultants to address vendor queries and obtaintechnical evaluations/approvals of bids. Prepare comparative statements (techno-commercial), conduct commercial evaluations, andrecommend suitable vendors.3. Cost Analysis, Benchmarking & Negotiation Benchmark prices through market research, zero-based costing, cost component analysis,project experience, and internal budgets. Lead high-level negotiations with vendors/contractors to secure the best commercial andtechnical terms. Prepare purchase proposals, management approval notes with clear recommendations, andsecure necessary approvals from Management and Finance. Oversee preparation, finalization, and award of contracts ensuring legal compliance andalignment with company policies.4. Post-Order Management Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely processing of advance/pro-ratapayments, approvals of drawings/data sheets, workfront availability, logistics planning, anddocumentation (road permits, exemption certificates, etc.). Monitor contract execution, supplier performance, and compliance with contractual terms tillclosure. Ensure timely resolution of warranty claims and any post-order issues.5. Vendor Performance Management Conduct periodic vendor performance assessments based on quality, delivery timelines,pricing, and service responsiveness. Maintain vendor ratings and drive continuous improvement initiatives.6. Techno-Commercial & Legal Oversight Lead techno-legal-commercial negotiations for materials and services. Oversee award of contracts and monitor their performance till completion. Ensure all contracts comply with legal, statutory, and internal policy requirements.7. Compliance & Governance Ensure adherence to corporate procurement policies, audit requirements, legal frameworks,and statutory compliances across all procurement activities.