Vice President

The Procurement Head will be responsible for managing and directing all procurement related activities across the Company, with a focus on renewable energy (wind solar) projects. The procurement head will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, developing and managing relationships with suppliers, and working closely with other departments to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with project timelines and budgets.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies for all goods and services required by the company.
• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, negotiate contracts to secure optimal price, payment, and delivery terms.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Production, Finance, and other departments to align procurement with project schedules.
• Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with best practices, Group policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Analyze market trends and supply chain data to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvements, and process optimization.
• Lead and oversee the procurement team, including recruitment, training, mentoring, and performance management.
• Manage procurement budgets, ensuring all activities are within budgetary limits.
• Stay updated on procurement, renewable energy, and sustainability industry trends and best practices.
• Execute procurement via quotations, online bidding, and tender processes for materials and services.
• Support BD, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality departments with estimation and procurement for upcoming projects.
• Finalize contracts for turnkey infrastructure projects such as PSS, TL, TB, SMS, and operation & maintenance (OM) contracts for solar farms.
• Select vendors for capital equipment like transformers, panels, SCADA, and automation systems. Assess new vendors and technologies for upcoming industry challenges.
• Monitor vendor, contractor, and operations agency performance specific to projects and plants.
• Manage inventory of spare and critical items to ensure smooth solar plant operations.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to optimize procurement efficiency, reduce costs and delivery times, and respond promptly to stakeholders.
• Conduct internal HSE audits and drive HSE compliance within the procurement function.
• Oversee logistics processes related to imports via sea, air, and courier services.
• Maintain procurement records in accordance with ISO standards.
• Lead a procurement team of 10+ personnel effectively.