Head - Procurement - Renewable Power (18-25 yrs)

Job Title: Head of Procurement - Renewable Power Generation

Location : Delhi

About Employer : One of the MNCs in Energy

Position Reporting to : COO

Role Summary:

The Head of Procurement will oversee the procurement of equipment and services related to wind, solar, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and spares for both new projects and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) activities. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing cost-effective procurement strategies, handling vendor relationships with OEMs, EPC firms, and various service providers, and ensuring the timely delivery of equipment. This role will also provide strategic support in bidding and tendering processes and will play a key part in contract negotiation.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Strategy & Execution

- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy for renewable energy projects (wind, solar, BESS) and O&M activities.

- Plan and execute procurement activities to ensure cost savings, timely delivery, and quality assurance.

- Streamline procurement processes for efficiency and transparency.

Vendor & Contract Management

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers, OEMs, EPC contractors, and service providers.

- Negotiate contracts and manage vendor agreements, ensuring favorable terms and compliance with project requirements.

- Handle claims and resolve contractual disputes effectively.

- Build and maintain long-term relationships with key suppliers.

Support for Bidding & Tendering

- Provide expert input and support during the bidding and tendering processes for new renewable energy projects.

- Collaborate with the business development, project management, and technical teams to develop techno-commercial bids.

Project Estimation & Planning

- Work closely with project teams to provide accurate cost estimates and procurement timelines for new projects.

- Ensure procurement plans align with project schedules and milestones.

Team Management

- Lead and mentor the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

- Drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve organizational goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical and MBA in SCM/Operations, or a related field is preferred.

- 18 to 25 years of overall experience in procurement and SCM. Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy procurement (both wind and solar projects).

- Proficiency in contract negotiation, vendor management, claims handling, and project estimation.

- Experience in handling procurement from large suppliers, EPCs and O&M contracts.

- Techno-commercial acumen to support bidding and tendering processes.

- Proven ability to develop and implement cost-saving strategies.

- Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

- Strong leadership and team development capabilities.