Role Purpose
Drive end-to-end procurement and techno-commercial evaluation of Solar PV Modules, Balance of System (BoS) equipment, and EPC packages for utility-scale solar and hybrid renewable energy projects. The role will support project qualification, business development activities, due diligence, tender participation, supplier negotiations, contract management, and project execution to support the growth of the renewable energy portfolio.
Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Procurement Strategy & Business Development Support
- Assess procurement implications during project qualification and techno-commercial due diligence.
- Provide market intelligence on:
- Solar PV Modules (TOPCon, Mono PERC, HJT, Bifacial)
- Inverters
- Trackers
- Transformers
- SCADA and Monitoring Systems
- Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
- Support development of sourcing strategies aligned with project timelines and cost objectives.
- Track industry developments, ALMM updates, import regulations, customs duties, and technology trends affecting procurement decisions.
Solar Module Procurement
- Lead procurement activities for Solar PV Modules from domestic and international manufacturers.
- Develop RFQs, technical specifications, bid evaluation criteria, and procurement schedules.
- Conduct techno-commercial evaluation of module suppliers based on:
- Efficiency
- Performance warranties
- Product warranties
- Degradation guarantees
- Bankability reports
- Manufacturing capability
- ALMM/ALCM compliance
- Negotiate pricing, payment terms, delivery schedules, liquidated damages, and warranty conditions.
- Coordinate factory audits and quality inspections during manufacturing.
- Negotiate the contract, along with the support of the legal team.
Balance of System (BoS) Procurement
- Manage procurement of:
- Module Mounting Structures
- Solar Trackers
- String and Central Inverters
- HT/LT Equipment
- Power Transformers
- Switchyard Equipment
- Cables
- SCADA Systems
- Communication Equipment
- Develop procurement packages and support tendering processes.
- Evaluate vendors on technical capability, cost competitiveness, delivery schedules, and quality performance.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and identify technical and commercial risks.
- Prepare procurement cost benchmarks and market assessments.
EPC Tendering & Contract Management
- Identify and shortlist EPC contractors for turnkey execution of Solar projects.
- Coordinate with Engineering and Technical teams to review project designs, energy yield assumptions, EPC scope, develop equipment specifications and procurement requirements, and equipment selection.
- Evaluate supplier proposals and identify technical and commercial risks.
- Participate in pre-bid meetings and technical-commercial clarifications from the EPC contractors.
- Prepare procurement cost benchmarks and market assessments.
Support EPC vendor selection and contract award recommendations.
Review EPC contracts, supply agreements, and framework agreements from technical and commercial perspectives.
Coordinate with Legal Team on EPC contract negotiations, and commercial risk allocation.
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
- Develop and maintain strategic relationships with:
- Module Manufacturers
- EPC Contractors
- BoS Vendors
- Consultants
- Independent Engineers
- Act as primary interface for supplier negotiations and issue resolution.
- Support cross-functional coordination between procurement, engineering, finance, asset management, and project execution teams.
Project Execution Support
- Monitor manufacturing and delivery schedules for critical equipment.
- Coordinate logistics and site delivery planning.
- Support project teams in resolving vendor-related issues during execution.
- Track key procurement milestones and ensure timely material availability.
Regulatory & Compliance
- Ensure procurement compliance with:
- ALMM Requirements
- MNRE Guidelines
- BIS Standards
- IEC Standards
- Internal Procurement Policies
- Support audits and maintain procurement documentation.
- Ensure supplier adherence to ESG and HSSE requirements.
Internal Stakeholder Management
- Finance & Investment Team
- Provide CAPEX assumptions and procurement inputs for financial models.
- Engineering & Technical Team
- Finalization of technical specifications and equipment selection.
- Asset Management Team
- Long-term O&M and lifecycle requirement assessment.
HSSE Team
- Vendor qualification and compliance reviews.
Legal Team
- Contract negotiations and documentation support.
Project Management Team
- Procurement scheduling and execution support.
External Stakeholder Management
- Solar Module Manufacturers
- EPC Contractors
- BoS Equipment Suppliers
- Independent Engineers
- Technical Consultants
- Government Authorities & Regulatory Agencies
- Inspection AgenciesLogistics Partners
Solar Module Procurement
Solar EPC Procurement
Utility Scale Solar Projects
Renewable Energy Supply Chain
Key Skills
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Negotiation
- Vendor Management
- Techno-Commercial Evaluation
- Solar Module Procurement
- BoS Procurement
- EPC Tendering
- Cost Optimization
- Supply Chain Management
- Renewable Energy Market Intelligence
- Risk Assessment
- Stakeholder Management