Senior Manager - Procurement.

<h1>Job Description – Senior Manager, Module Procurement</h1><p><strong>Department:</strong> Procurement <br /><strong>Location:</strong> Gurugram<br /><br /></p><h2>Overall Job Objective</h2><p>Lead the <strong>end-to-end procurement of PV Modules</strong> for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring competitive commercial terms, quality, timely delivery, effective supplier management, and alignment with project schedules.</p><p>The role will focus on developing sourcing strategies, conducting techno-commercial evaluations, negotiating module supply agreements, managing supplier performance, monitoring market and technology trends, and driving cost optimization across the module procurement portfolio.</p><h2>Roles & Responsibilities</h2><h3>1. PV Module Procurement</h3><ul><li>Lead end-to-end procurement of <strong>PV Modules</strong> for utility-scale solar projects.</li><li>Develop project-specific and portfolio-level sourcing strategies aligned with project schedules, technical specifications and commercial objectives.</li><li>Manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations, contracting and award recommendations.</li><li>Coordinate post-order activities through manufacturing, inspection, logistics and delivery.</li></ul><h3>2. Supplier & Market Management</h3><ul><li>Develop and maintain a strong network of <strong>domestic and international PV Module manufacturers</strong>.</li><li>Conduct supplier qualification, capability assessment and commercial evaluation.</li><li>Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments, delivery schedules and quality requirements.</li><li>Track module market dynamics, technology developments, capacity availability, pricing trends and supply-chain risks.</li></ul><h3>3. Techno-Commercial Evaluation</h3><ul><li>Work closely with Engineering and Projects teams for evaluation of module technologies and technical specifications.</li><li>Lead commercial evaluation covering module price, logistics, warranty terms, payment structure, performance commitments and contractual risks.</li><li>Develop should-cost models and benchmark supplier quotations to support negotiations and procurement decisions.</li></ul><h3>4. Contract Negotiation & Management</h3><ul><li>Negotiate high-value <strong>PV Module Supply Agreements</strong> with appropriate commercial and contractual protections.</li><li>Negotiate payment terms, warranties, guarantees, liquidated damages, delivery obligations, performance requirements and other key commercial conditions.</li><li>Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Support resolution of supplier claims, change orders and contractual issues.</li></ul><h3>5. Cost Optimization</h3><ul><li>Drive cost reduction through: <ul><li>Competitive sourcing</li><li>Volume consolidation</li><li>Alternate supplier development</li><li>Commercial negotiations</li><li>Logistics optimization</li><li>Market-timing strategies</li></ul></li><li>Monitor major cost drivers influencing PV module pricing and provide market intelligence to management.</li></ul><h3>6. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management</h3><p>Work closely with:</p><ul><li>Engineering</li><li>Projects / Project Execution</li><li>Quality</li><li>Finance</li><li>Legal</li><li>Logistics</li><li>O&M</li><li>Group Procurement</li></ul><p>Provide regular updates on procurement status, supplier risks, pricing movements and delivery schedules.</p><h2>Qualification & Experience</h2><p></p><ul><li><strong>B.Tech / B.E.</strong> in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.</li><li>MBA / PG qualification in <strong>Supply Chain / Operations</strong> would be preferred.</li><li>Around <strong>10–15 years of relevant experience</strong> in Procurement / Supply Chain, preferably within <strong>Renewable Energy, Solar IPP, Solar EPC or PV Module manufacturing</strong>.</li><li>Strong hands-on experience specifically in <strong>PV Module procurement/sourcing</strong> for utility-scale solar projects.</li><li>Experience handling large-value CAPEX procurement</li></ul>