Project Procurement Buyer

Job Description: Project Procurement Buyer Renewable Energy Projects (India)

Department: Procurement / Supply Chain

Location: Pune India

1. Role Purpose

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.

2. 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).

3. Qualifications & Experience

Education

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

Experience

• 410 years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 3 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.

4. Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• 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 projects
• Knowledge of documentation and approval processes for renewable energy projects

Soft Skills

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High level of integrity transparency and adherence to procurement ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive project timelines.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement schedule adherence.
• Cost savings and TCO optimization.
• Supplier performance and quality compliance.
• Contract cycle time and governance compliance.
• Procurement risk identification and mitigation.

6. Travel Requirements

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