Material Management, Vendor Management Expert-Fixed Term

ICF Olson; New Delhi; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

ICF is seeking a Programme Manager for Renewable Energy Schemes deployment to oversee materials, inventory, vendor empanelment and performance. Travel to client sites will be required and engagement is for a fixed-term contract (3 years). The role ensures compliance with domestic-content rules, asset tagging and warranty/CMC/SLAs.

Strong vendor management and KPI development are essential. Candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related fields with 5+ years of relevant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; postgraduate diploma in management or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years in procurement/materials management/warehousing/contract management or SCM for large projects.

Responsibilities

• Audit installation quality and compliance with ALMM, DCR and BIS.

Skills

ALMM/DCR/BIS compliance

Vendor evaluation

Warranty analysis

SLA monitoring

Grievance handling

Procurement coordination

Education

Engineering/Management degrees (B.E./B.Tech + MBA/PGDM)

Tools

Traceability systems

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide end-to-end oversight of materials, installation quality, inventory governance, vendor empanelment and performance for renewable energy scheme implementation. The role focuses on compliance with technical and domestic-content requirements, digital asset traceability, physical verification, warranty and SLA monitoring, and vendor performance improvement. Assignment Programme Management Unit for Renewable Energy Schemes Deployment Fixed Term Contract(3years), client-site deployment with field travel as required.

Working at ICF ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audit installation quality and compliance with ALMM, DCR and BIS requirements.
• Verify portal registration and tagging of modules, motors, controllers and other scheme assets to strengthen traceability and prevent component swapping.
• Confirm that delivered equipment, pump drives and PV capacities match sanctioned site configurations.
• Reconcile approved supply quantities, material utilisation and physical installations.
• Review Factory Acceptance Test protocols, material test certificates, handling, storage and decentralized warehousing arrangements.
• Review insurance, commissioning and O&M spare-part requirements and monitor availability of mandatory spares.
• Evaluate vendor capabilities and eligibility compliance for empanelment and continued participation.
• Develop KPI scorecards to monitor vendor quality, technical responsiveness, defect rates, timelines, warranty commitments and CMC/SLAs.
• Monitor warranty replacements and require Root Cause Analysis for equipment failures.
• Manage vendor and beneficiary complaint workflows and track issue closure and replacement turnaround.
• Support transparent milestone-linked performance, penalty and payment‑clearance inputs within delegated authority.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Production or Industrial Engineering), Business Administration, Commerce or Supply Chain Management with a postgraduate diploma in management; or a Master's degree/2-year postgraduate diploma in Supply Chain Management, Materials Management, Operations Management, Contract Management, or an MBA.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in procurement, materials management, warehousing, inventory governance, vendor administration, contract management or supply‑chain operations, preferably involving large power or infrastructure projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• ALMM, DCR and BIS compliance awareness
• Materials, inventory and asset tracking
• Vendor evaluation and performance scorecards
• Warranty, failure analysis and SLA monitoring
• Grievance handling and supply‑chain coordination

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS AND DELIVERY EXPECTATIONS

Work closely with Client, internal PMU colleagues and relevant state, utility, financial, vendor or technology stakeholders. Maintain role‑specific work plans, action trackers, deliverable calendars and supporting records. Produce clear, accurate and decision‑ready outputs within agreed timelines and quality standards. Handle programme, beneficiary, financial, portal and stakeholder information confidentially and follow approved access and information‑security requirements. Undertake field travel and support urgent programme reviews when required by the assignment.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process. However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

New Delhi Client Office (II88)

About ICF

ICF is a global consulting and technology services company with approximately 9,000 employees, but we are not your typical consultants. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting‑edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.