Manager - Procurement

Larsen & Toubro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Larsen & Toubro in Abu Dhabi seeks a Procurement Manager - BESS to oversee end-to-end supply chain for Solar/BESS EPC projects. You will optimize procurement strategies, manage suppliers, and coordinate logistics to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Lead a team of supply chain professionals, monitor market trends, and implement cost-saving measures while maintaining safe, compliant procurement practices across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage procurement processes for solar equipment, materials, and services required for projects.
• Negotiate and establish relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Monitor the global solar market to identify new suppliers, emerging trends, and cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee the logistics, transportation, and warehousing of solar materials and equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of all required components to project sites, while managing transportation costs and risks.
• Coordinate with project managers to align supply chain operations with project timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring consistent quality and on-time delivery.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and resolve any issues related to delays, quality, or costs.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Implement inventory optimization techniques to minimize excess stock and associated costs.
• Continuously evaluate and recommend strategies to reduce supply chain costs without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Monitor and manage the budget for procurement and supply chain activities.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, such as material shortages, transportation delays, or price volatility.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical project materials.
• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance and training to ensure high performance.
• Set clear performance goals and metrics for team members, conducting regular evaluations.

Job description

Job description

Procurement Manager - BESS will oversee and optimize the end-to-end supply chain processes within our Solar/BESS EPC projects. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of procurement strategies, vendor management, and inventory control specific to the solar energy industry. You will be responsible for ensuring the timely and cost-effective procurement and delivery of materials, components, and services necessary to meet project timelines and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Procurement Management:

• Lead and manage procurement processes for solar equipment, materials, and services required for projects.
• Negotiate and establish relationships with suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing and quality standards.
• Monitor the global solar market to identify new suppliers, emerging trends, and cost‑saving opportunities.

Logistics and Delivery Coordination:

• Oversee the logistics, transportation, and warehousing of solar materials and equipment.
• Ensure timely delivery of all required components to project sites, while managing transportation costs and risks.
• Coordinate with project managers to align supply chain operations with project timelines.

Vendor and Supplier Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring consistent quality and on‑time delivery.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and resolve any issues related to delays, quality, or costs.

Inventory and Stock Control:

• Manage inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock is available for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Implement inventory optimization techniques to minimize excess stock and associated costs.

Cost Optimization:

• Continuously evaluate and recommend strategies to reduce supply chain costs without compromising quality or delivery timelines.
• Monitor and manage the budget for procurement and supply chain activities.

Risk Management:

• Identify and mitigate risks related to supply chain disruptions, such as material shortages, transportation delays, or price volatility.
• Develop contingency plans to ensure the uninterrupted supply of critical project materials.

Team Leadership:

• Lead and mentor a team of supply chain professionals, providing guidance and training to ensure high performance.
• Set clear performance goals and metrics for team members, conducting regular evaluations.