Procurement - Main Equipment Ingot & Wafer

Job Requirements

Position

Lead Buyer

Designation

Manager- SCM

Experience Required

8-10 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

• Techno-Commercial Strategy & Planning
• 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 benefits.
• 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 Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• 7 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