Procurement Lead, BESS

Department: Energy Storage

Location: Head Office, Surat, with site visits as required

Reports to: Head of Energy Storage

Experience: 8 to 12 years

Qualification: BE / BTech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; MBA in Operations or Supply Chain preferred

Role

Lead end-to-end procurement for battery energy storage projects, from vendor development and techno-commercial finalisation through to delivery at site.

Responsibilities

Sourcing and Vendor Management
Develop and maintain the approved vendor base for DC blocks, PCS, transformers, MV switchgear, cables, HVAC, fire safety and EMS/SCADA.
Float enquiries with transparent scope boundaries so that offers are comparable on a like-for-like basis.
Prepare techno-commercial comparisons jointly with the engineering team and recommend vendor selection.
Lead price negotiation, payment terms, warranty, performance guarantee and LD terms with vendors.
Track market prices of cells, DC blocks and key BOP items and provide cost inputs for tenders.

Import and Order Execution




Manage imports from China and other countries: Incoterms, LC and payment documentation, insurance and customs clearance.
Coordinate with CHA and logistics partners for shipping, port clearance and delivery to site.
Issue and manage purchase orders in SAP, and track delivery schedules against project milestones.
Coordinate inspection, factory acceptance tests and dispatch clearance with the quality and engineering teams.
Resolve vendor issues on delays, shortages, damages and warranty claims.

Requirements
Minimum 3 years in procurement for utility scale BESS or solar projects.
Hands-on experience of imports from China, including LC, customs and logistics.
Robust negotiation, commercial and contract management skills.
Working knowledge of SAP and advanced Excel.
Experience with central or state utility EPC projects is preferred.

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹50,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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