Manager - Purchase & Supply Chain

SunInfra Energies Ltd; Thane; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

SunInfra Energies is seeking an experienced Manager – Purchase & Supply Chain to lead procurement and material supply across renewable energy projects. The role requires strong technical understanding, commercial judgement, and ownership of cost, quality and delivery commitments.

Mandatory experience in renewable energy procurement for utility-scale projects and leadership of procurement teams across multiple sites is expected. Willingness to travel to project sites is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of purchase and supply chain experience.
• Mandatory renewable energy procurement for utility-scale projects.
• Experience across multiple project sites and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of major renewable equipment BOMs and specifications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng, SCM, or related; postgraduate in procurement a plus.
• Proficiency in procurement ERP systems and Excel.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and team leadership skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and vendor facilities.

Responsibilities

• Procurement planning: Develop project-wise procurement schedules aligned with engineering requirements, execution milestones, budgets and equipment lead times.
• Vendor development: Identify, evaluate and develop manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. Build dependable vendor relationships and alternative sources for critical materials.
• Technical and commercial evaluation: Manage enquiries, obtain quotations and prepare comparisons covering specifications, landed cost, payment terms, warranties and delivery commitments.
• Negotiation and contracting: Negotiate prices and commercial terms; finalise purchase orders, rate contracts and supply agreements within approved budgets and authority limits.
• Equipment and material sourcing: Manage procurement of solar modules, inverters, mounting structures, transformers, HT/LT panels, cables, switchyard equipment, transmission line materials and other project requirements. Coordinate sourcing of BESS packages where required.
• Delivery and logistics: Monitor manufacturing, inspections, dispatches and site deliveries. Resolve shortages, transit damage and supply delays across multiple project locations.
• Inventory management: Coordinate with site stores to monitor stock, reconcile receipts and consumption, arrange material transfers and minimise surplus or idle inventory.
• Vendor performance: Track quality, delivery reliability and responsiveness. Resolve rejected materials, warranty claims and outstanding supplier issues.
• Commercial coordination: Work with Finance on vendor payment planning, credit terms, advances, invoice reconciliation and final settlements.
• Systems and reporting: Maintain accurate procurement records and MIS covering order status, delivery commitments, budget performance, inventory and critical supply risks.
• Team and process management: Guide the procurement team, strengthen ERP adoption and maintain transparent, ethical purchasing practices.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Team management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelors in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, SCM or related

Postgraduate in procurement or supply chain (advantage)

Tools

Procurement ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mandatory Industry Experience:

Renewable energy, with experience in utility-scale projects

About SunInfra

SunInfra Energies delivers renewable energy solutions across solar EPC, open-access solar parks, battery energy storage systems and operations & maintenance. We help commercial and industrial consumers transition to clean energy through project development, engineering and execution.

We are looking for an experienced Manager – Purchase & Supply Chain to lead procurement, vendor development and material supply across our projects. The role requires strong technical understanding, commercial judgement and ownership of cost, quality and delivery commitments.

Prior experience in the renewable energy industry, specifically in procurement and supply chain management for utility-scale projects, is mandatory.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement planning: Develop project-wise procurement schedules aligned with engineering requirements, execution milestones, budgets and equipment lead times.
• Vendor development: Identify, evaluate and develop manufacturers, suppliers and contractors. Build dependable vendor relationships and alternative sources for critical materials.
• Technical and commercial evaluation: Manage enquiries, obtain quotations and prepare comparisons covering specifications, landed cost, payment terms, warranties and delivery commitments.
• Negotiation and contracting: Negotiate prices and commercial terms; finalise purchase orders, rate contracts and supply agreements within approved budgets and authority limits.
• Equipment and material sourcing: Manage procurement of solar modules, inverters, mounting structures, transformers, HT/LT panels, cables, switchyard equipment, transmission line materials and other project requirements. Coordinate sourcing of BESS packages where required.
• Delivery and logistics: Monitor manufacturing, inspections, dispatches and site deliveries. Resolve shortages, transit damage and supply delays across multiple project locations.
• Inventory management: Coordinate with site stores to monitor stock, reconcile receipts and consumption, arrange material transfers and minimise surplus or idle inventory.
• Vendor performance: Track quality, delivery reliability and responsiveness. Resolve rejected materials, warranty claims and outstanding supplier issues.
• Commercial coordination: Work with Finance on vendor payment planning, credit terms, advances, invoice reconciliation and final settlements.
• Systems and reporting: Maintain accurate procurement records and MIS covering order status, delivery commitments, budget performance, inventory and critical supply risks.
• Team and process management: Guide the procurement team, strengthen ERP adoption and maintain transparent, ethical purchasing practices.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in purchase and supply chain management.
• Mandatory experience in the renewable energy industry, with direct responsibility for procurement for utility-scale projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement across multiple project sites and negotiating with equipment manufacturers, suppliers and contractors.
• Strong understanding of major renewable energy equipment, bills of materials, technical specifications and project delivery requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Commerce or a related discipline. A postgraduate qualification in procurement or supply chain management will be an advantage.
• Proficiency in procurement ERP systems, Microsoft Excel and management reporting.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, communication and team management skills.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and vendor facilities as required.

What Success Looks Like

Timely availability of approved materials, procurement within budget, reliable supplier performance, accurate inventory records and timely closure of purchase orders and vendor accounts.

Why Join SunInfra?

Take ownership of a function that directly influences project delivery and profitability, while working across solar and energy storage projects with our engineering, execution and finance teams.