Assistant Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manager - Procurement (OPEX) to lead operational procurement activities for the 1.2 GW Solar Cell Line at Gopalpur, Orrisa. The role will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted supply of raw materials, consumables, utilities, spares, and services required for continuous manufacturing operations, while optimizing cost, quality, and inventory. This is a critical role focused on supply stability, vendor reliability, and working capital efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Raw Material Consumables Procurement

• Sourcing and contract management for key operational materials including:
• Silicon wafers
• Silver Paste
• Process gases (N, H, specialty gases)
• Chemicals wet bench consumables
• Metallization screens printing consumables
• Packaging materials
• Spare parts MRO items
• Ensure material availability aligned with 1.2 GW production plan

Vendor Development Management

• Identify and onboard domestic international suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, credit terms, and volume commitments.
• Monitor supplier KPIs: quality rejection rate, lead time etc.
• Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments.
• Assist Senior Management team in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers

Cost Optimization Budgeting

• Track global Silicon, Wafers and commodity price trends.
• Prepare procurement budgets and monthly MIS reports.
• Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Drive cost reduction through strategic negotiations
• Benchmark pricing with global suppliers
• Optimize inventory levels and working capital
• Track and control OPEX procurement budgets
• Identify value engineering opportunities

Supply Continuity Risk Management

• Ensure uninterrupted material supply to meet 1.2 GW capacity.
• Develop alternate supplier strategies.
• Manage import/export documentation and compliance.
• Work closely with logistics for international shipments.
• Develop dual sourcing strategies for critical materials
• Monitor global market trends (silver price, silicon market, etc.)
• Mitigate supply chain disruptions through buffer planning
• Establish long-term contracts with price protection clauses
• Coordinate closely with production planning for demand forecasting

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Align with Production Planning for demand forecasting.
• Coordinate with QA/QC on supplier quality issues.
• Partner with Finance for payment planning and working capital control.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and Finance teams
• Align procurement strategy with production ramp-up plans
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Process Compliance

• Ensure adherence to procurement policies and internal controls
• Manage ERP-based procurement cycles (SAP/Oracle preferred)
• Ensure compliance with import/export and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Relevant SCM/ procurement/commercial experience with an operational manufacturing factory.
• Experience: 8-10 years of relevant post qualification experience. Minimum 3-5 years in solar cell/module manufacturing, semiconductor, electronics, or high-volume process manufacturing.
• Education: B-Tech Mandatory, MBA/ Diploma in SCM is preferred.
• Experience in managing high-value raw materials and commodity-linked contracts.
• Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within an operational manufacturing plant.
• Contract management and supplier experience.
• Computer literate, especially Power Point and Excel skills
• Hand on User Experience on SAP or Equivalent Software
• Strong exposure to Global sourcing (China SE Asia preferred)
• Commodity price tracking analysis
• Strong negotiation skills (international vendors)

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