Assistant Manager

Zodiac Energy Limited; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Zodiac Energy Limited in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, seeks a Procurement Lead to drive procurement of solar EPC materials, develop strategies, and manage vendor performance. The role requires coordinating with Projects, Design, Finance, Quality, Warehouse and Logistics, and delivering on-time material availability while optimizing costs.

The candidate should have a BE/B.Tech (Electrical / Energy) or MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management, with strong negotiation and PO review skills.

Qualifications

• B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical / Energy) or MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement of solar EPC materials (modules, inverters, MMS, cables, transformers, BOS, civil & electrical items).
• Develop procurement strategies, planning, and ensure timely availability of critical materials.
• Manage vendor development, evaluation, onboarding, and performance review.
• Handle RFQs, comparative analysis, vendor finalization, and high-value negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contracts.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) as per budget and company policies.
• Ensure coordination with Projects, Design, Finance, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor project-wise procurement status and resolve supply-related issues.
• Drive cost optimization, bulk procurement, and savings initiatives.
• Lead and manage procurement team, ensuring performance and process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with GST, contracts, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, track budgets, savings, vendor performance, and procurement KPIs.

Education

B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical / Energy)

MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Lead procurement of solar EPC materials (modules, inverters, MMS, cables, transformers, BOS, civil & electrical items).
• Develop procurement strategies, planning, and ensure timely availability of critical materials.
• Manage vendor development, evaluation, onboarding, and performance review.
• Handle RFQs, comparative analysis, vendor finalization, and high-value negotiations.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and contracts.
• Review and approve Purchase Orders (POs) as per budget and company policies.
• Ensure coordination with Projects, Design, Finance, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics teams.
• Monitor project-wise procurement status and resolve supply-related issues.
• Drive cost optimization, bulk procurement, and savings initiatives.
• Lead and manage procurement team, ensuring performance and process adherence.
• Ensure compliance with GST, contracts, company policies, and audit requirements.
• Prepare MIS reports, track budgets, savings, vendor performance, and procurement KPIs.

Preferred candidate profile

• B.E. / B.Tech (Electrical / Energy)
  OR
• MBA / PG Diploma in Supply Chain / Materials Management