Head Supply Chain Management

Neorems Services; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,400,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Neorems Services in Pune district is seeking an SCM Head to lead sourcing of equipment, goods and services and to manage a network of vendors. You will drive strategic procurement across multiple spend categories and seek better deals with profitable suppliers.

The role requires 15–20 years in procurement and supply chain, with 7–10 years in renewable energy EPC projects, and strong negotiation and risk management capabilities.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate Engineering degree in Electrical or Electronics is mandatory.
• MBA in SCM/Materials Management strongly preferred.
• 15–20 years in procurement and supply chain with 7–10 years in renewable energy EPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Negotiate terms and conditions with suppliers and drive cost savings.
• Partner with stakeholders to document clear requirements.
• Plan procurement budgets and schedules; avoid over/under stock.
• Manage vendor database and conduct vendor audits.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Vendor management

Negotiation

Cost analysis

Stakeholder alignment

Education

Bachelors in Electrical / Electronics Engineering

MBA in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management

Job description

Role:

As an SCM Head, the incumbent will be responsible for sourcing equipment, goods & services and managing vendors.
He / she should be able to perform strategic procurement activities across multiple categories of spend, search for better deals and find more profitable suppliers.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead and execute purchasing strategies.
• Craft negotiation strategies and close deals with optimal terms
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure clear requirements documentation.
• Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking.
• Assess, manage and mitigate risks.
• Seek and partner with reliable vendors and suppliers.
• Determine quantity and timing of deliveries.
• Monitor and forecast upcoming levels of demand requirements.
• Setting up the weekly, monthly, quarterly procurement plan.
• Planning and budgeting of purchase functions, involving cost estimation, contract negotiations.
• Implementing systems to avoid situations like over-stocking or out-of-stock which cause production and financial losses.
• Developing reports on procurement and usage of material for top management.
• Vendor Development
• Effective management of vendor database.
• ABC classification of vendors based on criteria like cost, quality, delivery etc.
• Conducting trainings for vendors to educate them about companys requirements and help them in improving their performance.
• Evaluating vendors & negotiating the price, delivery schedule and terms and conditions with them.
• Timely clearance of payments & handling vendor inquiries.
• Running programs to evaluate vendors based on the feedback from internal stakeholder.
• Conduct regularly internal audit of local suppliers.
• Vendors Audits Process development.
• Preparation and execution and of RFPs and RFQs related to:
• Solar Equipment (including, but not limited to, PV modules, inverters, racking equipment, transformers and MV equipment, cables, etc.)
• Power plants construction (including, but not limited to, civil and electrical work, mechanical assembly, HV, etc.)
• Supply Chain and Procurement document control / database management.
• Creation and execution of logistics plans with suppliers, contractors, and transportation companies.

Preferred candidate profile:

1. Educational Qualification

• Undergraduate Degree: Bachelors degree in Engineering - Electrical / Electronics is mandatory.
• Post-Graduation: MBA in Supply Chain Management or Materials Management is strongly preferred.

2. Professional Experience

• Total Experience: 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in procurement and supply chain, with at least 7 to 10 years specifically focused on utility-scale solar PV, wind, BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems), or renewable energy EPC projects.
• Scale of Exposure: Proven track record of managing high-value, mega-scale or gigawatt-scale renewable energy portfolios.

3. Technical & Domain Expertise

• Core Material Knowledge: Deep product familiarity with solar modules, central/string inverters, high-voltage transformers, switchgear, SCADA, mounting structures (MMS), and balance of systems (BOS).
• Commercial & Contractual Acumen: Expert understanding of EPC risk allocation, liquidated damages (LDs), performance guarantees, and change management.
• Regulatory & Global Trade: Knowledge of international shipping norms (INCOTERMS), custom duty landscapes, import/export policies, GST, and local compliance.