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 advantages.
- 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

- Bachelor's 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.

Work Experience

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.

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