Job Responsibilities:

• Leading all contracting & procurement efforts to enable maximization of value efficiently and effectively from suppliers to meet business objectives.
• Negotiating Contracts/ Agreements for solar value Chain including setting up terms and conditions of business, enforceable laws & regulations, and protection of the organization from potential losses from breach of contract.
• Plan, source, purchase and execute purchase orders to support operations and facilities in the most cost-effective manner.
• Manage order management, Spares inventory management, and service contracts, manpower contract management to ensure timely delivery of Spares and services.
• Scrap reconciliation & disposal of scrap through auction as per group governance
• Resolve day-to-day supply chain and procurement issues working with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Manage purchasing cycle including request for quotation, PO creation, PO follow up, goods/services receipt, supplier billing and purchase forecasting.
• Drive cost savings initiatives related to the manufacturing lines and other areas of the organization.
• Review and analyse purchasing trends to identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of goods and services at competitive prices.
• Monitor procurement processes to ensure compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain procurement metrics to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the procurement budget and ensure that spending is within approved limits.
• Ensure that procurement activities are carried out in accordance with legal and ethical standards.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices in procurement.

Key Attributes (Experience, Qualifications, & Skillsets)

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience in bidding forward and reverse auction
• Experience in setting up a new procurement team is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM modules and experience in using SAP.
• Knowledge about Indirect taxation and GST
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills, with experience in managing supplier relationships and resolving supplier performance issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and senior executives.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct market analysis and identify sourcing opportunities and risks.
• Self-starter attitude, ability to work independently with appropriate support and guidance, willing to challenge status quo and drive transformation where needed.
• High energy, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up business environment dealing with ambiguity