The Role
Leads procurement for renewable energy projects, developing sourcing strategies, negotiating supplier and turnkey contracts, managing vendors, budgets, inventory, policies, compliance, and procurement teams. Coordinates with engineering, operations, finance, quality, and business development to support project timelines and estimates. Oversees solar plant equipment and service procurement, logistics and imports, supplier performance, HSE audits, ISO records, and process improvements. Requires strong renewable energy procurement expertise, contract management, negotiation, ERP knowledge, and leadership of teams of 10 or more.
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Job Purpose:
The Procurement Head will be responsible for managing and directing all procurement-related activities across the Company, with a focus on renewable energy (wind & solar) projects. The procurement head will be responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies, negotiating contracts, developing and managing relationships with suppliers, and working closely with other departments to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with project timelines and budgets.
Principal Accountabilities (Role & responsibilities):
· Develop and implement procurement strategies for all goods and services required by the company.
· Develop and Manage relations with suppliers, including negotiating contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensure the best possible price, payment, and delivery terms.
· Collaborate with other departments, including Engineering, Project Management, Production, Finance, and other departments to ensure that procurement activities are aligned with project timelines.
· Develop and maintain procurement policies and procedures to ensure that all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with best practices, Group policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
· Analyze market trends and supply chain data to identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, reduce costs and increase efficiency.
· Oversee the procurement team, including hiring, training, mentoring, and performance management.
· Manage the procurement budget and ensure that all procurement activities are conducted within budgetary constraints.
· Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices related to procurement, renewable energy, and sustainability.
· Able to buy any material & service through quotation, online bidding, and tenders process.
· Align with BD, Engineering, Operations, Finance, and Quality for estimation support for new upcoming projects.
· Finalization of contracts for Turnkey scope of commons infrastructure i.e., PSS, TL, TB, SMS.
· Finalization of O&M Contracts for Solar Farms. Vendor selection for capital equipment like Transformers, Panels, SCADA, Automation, Assessment of new vendors/technology for upcoming industry challenges and upcoming changes in industry norms.
· Monitoring of vendors/contractors/operation agencies for our project/plant-specific performance.
· Inventory management of spare and critical items/equipment for effective operations of Solar plants.
· Identification of improvement opportunities to optimize the process, reduce cost/delivery time, and in time respond to internal and external stakeholders.
· Internal HSE auditing and implementation of HSE compliance. Able to drive process improvements and compliance within the department.
· Aware of all the process of logistics involved in importing (Sea, Air, and courier).
· Managing records as per ISO.
· Experience in handling a team of 10 or more people.
Candidate should be aware of -
Solar Modules, String/Central Inverters, Power Transformers, Inverter Duty/Auxiliary Transformers,
Compact Sub Station (CSS), NIFPS, HT Panels (Switch Gear), Module Mounting Structures (MMS),
AC/DC Cables, Module Cleaning System (Robotic Cleaner), Weather Monitoring System, Testing
Instruments, Solar Street Light, BOS Items (LT Panels/ACDB, Safety Life Line, SCADA, CCTV Camera,
Fire Protection System, Earthing kits & Lightening protection system, DWC/Flexible Pipes,
Glands/Lugs/Connectors etc.)
Service Contracts- I&C Contracts for Solar Power Plant with/without BOS, Boundary Wall
(Precast/Chain Link Fencing), Bay Contracts, Monitoring Control Room (MCR), etc.
Qualification/Competencies:
Educational qualifications: BE/B.Tech in Electrical/Electrical or BBA or MBA in Supply Chain Management
Experience: Minimum 15 Years
Preferred Industries: Solar /Wind
Competencies/skills:
· Target Oriented & Aggressive approach
· Capability of working under pressure & achieve targets based on the guidelines of the company's goals.
· Excellent Communication & Presentation Skills
· Should have good knowledge and hands-on experience with MS Excel and MS Office.
· Should have knowledge of SAP, ERP other related software.
· Ability to build strategic and long-term relationships
· Strong negotiating skills and experience in contract management.
· Experience in managing a team of procurement professionals
· Understanding of relevant laws and regulations.
· Willing to travel locally within Gujarat
· Candidates having experience in Renewable energy will be preferred
· Ability to market the brand and ensure customer satisfaction
· Knowledge of renewable energy industry trends and best practices.
Skills Required
- BE or B.Tech in Electrical or related Electrical field
- BBA or MBA in Supply Chain Management
- Minimum 15 years of experience
- Experience in procurement and strategic sourcing
- Strong negotiation and contract management experience
- Experience managing a procurement team of 10 or more people
- Knowledge of SAP, ERP, and related software
- Hands-on experience with MS Excel and MS Office
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to build strategic, long-term supplier relationships
- Willingness to travel locally within Gujarat
- Experience in the renewable energy industry
- Knowledge of renewable energy industry trends and best practices
- Ability to market the brand and ensure customer satisfaction
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The Company
What We Do
KP Group was founded by Dr. Farukbhai Gulambhai Patel in 1994 which is now well recognized group of Gujarat. What started as a logistics service provider in 1994 is now a Rs.100+ Billion business empire. The Group has completed more than 29 years of its successful operations and today consists of several group of companies, all contributing to the fast and robust growth of the group. During the last decade the group has achieved phenomenal growth as a result of diversification into fabrication and galvanizing, renewable energy sector (Solar & Wind), Telecom infrastructure and lately in Green Hydrogen and Ammonia.
