Project Procurement Buyer Renewable Energy Projects

The Project Procurement Buyer is responsible for executing endtoend procurement activities for renewable energy projects in India, including Solar PV, Wind, Hybrid, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. The role ensures timely, costeffective, and qualitycompliant sourcing of equipment, materials, and services in alignment with project schedules, technical specifications, and corporate procurement policies.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical preferred).MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.

Experience

10+ years of procurement experience.Minimum 4 years in Renewable Energy (Solar / Wind / BESS).Demonstrated experience in sourcing major solar/wind equipment and BoP packages.Experience with EPC contracts, subcontracting, and largescale project procurement.

Skills & Competencies

Strong understanding of renewable project equipment (modules, inverters, wind turbines, transformers, etc.).Good knowledge of Indian renewable regulations and compliance requirements.Familiarity with SAP/ERP procurement modules.Knowledge of import processes, INCOTERMS, logistics, and taxation (GST, customs duty).Through knowledge of technical terms used in renewable energy projectsKnowledge of documentation and approval processes for renewable energy projects

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution

Manage projectspecific procurement activities from RFQ to Purchase Order issuance.Develop sourcing strategies for major equipment and services (modules, inverters, transformers, BoP, structures, civil & electrical works, logistics, etc.).Conduct supplier due diligence, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal governance, DOAs, and audit requirements.

B. Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers as per prequalification criteria.Drive supplier performance monitoring on cost, delivery, quality, and HSE compliance.Maintain competitive supplier databases for renewable energy components and construction services.Work with global category teams to leverage group synergies and frame agreements.

C. Contracting & Negotiation

Prepare and administer EPC, BoS, service, and subcontract agreements in coordination with legal and technical teams.Lead commercial negotiations to secure best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).Manage contract variations, claims, LDs, and dispute resolution.

D. Project Coordination

Align procurement timelines with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and site requirements.Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, HSE, and Project Management teams.Track and report procurement progress, risks, and mitigation actions.Support logistics planning, import documentation, and customs clearance processes.

E. Cost, Quality & Risk Management

Conduct cost benchmarking and market intelligence for key renewable categories.Identify risks across supply chain and propose mitigation strategies.Ensure compliance with quality standards, warranties, and technical specifications.Drive localization strategies where appropriate (e.g., modules, inverters, structures).

Travel Requirements

Willingness to travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and regional offices as required. .