Manager Supply Chain Management

Role Title - Manager – Supply Chain Management (Solar Procurement) Location - NoidaRole 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 / partnersWhat the role entailsSolar 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 qualityCost 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 companyCollaboration 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 updatesRole Demands (travel) - OccasionalExperience & Essential:DesirableB. Tech / BE - Electrical with about 7-9 years of experienceStrategic sourcing of supply and services (Renewables – O&M) Negotiations, end to end procurement processWorking knowledge of SAP & MaximoMarket analysis, tendering, bidding, and cost estimation to ensure competitive pricing and strategic project procurement.