Assistant Manager Procurement & Central Coordination

Company Profile: candi is a dedicated solar partner for businesses across Asia and Africa. Combiningthe international capital of our Swiss-based platform with local expertise in these regions were able toprovide a unique offering to this underserved doing so we aim to have a big social impactreduce carbon emissions create jobs increase energy access and save money for businesses of allsizes in emerging markets.
Our approach is to take the risk so our partners dont have to providing businesses with flexible end-toend solar and battery solutions that are built to last. Our shared value model leverages our experience incustomizable finance and performance offerings quality engineering and data-enabled asset management to help guarantee optimized systems lowering the barrier to entry and maximizing returns.

Job Summary:

The company is looking to recruit an ambitious and energetic Assistant ManagerProcurement (O&M) and central coordination Asset Management who will help candi to lead therevolution of solar. Given that candi is taking solar into a new realm with a new set of tools the role willrequire creativity innovation and a new way of thinking.
Specifically the job requires taking ownership of the following for the Indian AM team: Identify procurement requirements based on project operational and business needs

Source vendors and suppliers through RFQs RFPs and negotiations

Evaluate vendor quotations based on cost quality delivery timelines and commercial terms

Prepare purchase orders (POs) and ensure approval as per company policies

Coordinate with internal stakeholders such as engineering finance project and operations teams

Track order status and ensure timely delivery of materials/services

Ensure compliance with procurement policies contracts and statutory requirements Maintain supplier database purchase records and MIS reports

Support vendor development and performance evaluation

Coordinate for necessary payments with Finance team against the vendor invoices received

Assist in cost optimization value engineering and budget control initiatives

Resolve supplier-related issues such as delays quality concerns and billing discrepancies

Location: Mumbai

Job Requirements:

Bachelors degree in Engineering / Commerce / Business Administration / Supply Chain Management
MBA or Postgraduate Diploma in Supply Chain / Operations is a plus

25 years of experience in procurement sourcing or supply chain roles

Experience in infrastructure manufacturing EPC renewable energy or industrial sectors is an
advantage

Strong negotiation and vendor management skills

Good understanding of procurement processes and commercial terms

Ability to analyze costs and prepare comparative statements

Strong coordination and communication skills

Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / similar) preferred

Proficiency in MS Excel Word and PowerPoint
High attention to detail and compliance orientation

Working Culture:

You agree to live out the candi values every day of your employment: this includes to putempathy before ego being authentic no matter what that we get it done as one and follow thecandi principle that less is more

A dynamic cross-functional team player willing to take initiative on projects in the context of amulticultural scale-up trying to execute big bold ideas.

Having experience working for an international company or having studied or worked abroad isconsidered a plus.

You must be open honest trustworthy a strong communicator and understand that what we get done as a team surpasses what we get done individually.

Candi is an equal opportunities employer.
Candi is unique because...

We focus on helping businesses of all sizes in emerging markets get access to cheap cleanrooftop solar energy.

We have a strong emphasis on a client-centric & innovation-driven working culture.

We are an international team where hybrid working is commonplace where we trust our teammembers to actively carve out a role for themselves according to their skillset.

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Required Experience:

Manager