Procurement Trainee

Nextracker Inc.; Chennai District; On-site; INR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower in Chennai is seeking a Procurement Trainee to manage end-to-end procurement activities, report to the Asst Manager, Procurement, and contribute to global projects. This role emphasizes ownership, cross-functional collaboration, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

This position supports complex purchasing operations, demanding strong analytical ability, initiative, and leadership readiness for global processes with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or a related field.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• 0–1 year of experience in Procurement(P2P) operations.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition to closure.
• Collaborate with Planning, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance to resolve BOM variances and supplier issues.
• Act as SPOC for specialized procurement streams ensuring KPI adherence.
• Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery with suppliers to optimize value.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

English proficiency

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Procurement or related field

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Job Description

The Procurement Trainee will be based in Chennai. In this position, you will report to the Asst Manager, Procurement. Watch “Culture is our Passion” to learn more about us. The role demands strong ownership of end-to-end procurement activities, effective cross-functional coordination, and proactive stakeholder engagement.

This position will support complex, high-impact purchasing operations, ensuring process accuracy, cost efficiency, and business continuity for global projects. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who has demonstrated strong analytical ability, initiative, and leadership readiness — and is prepared to manage global processes with minimal supervision. We are looking for someone who demonstrates:

• Passionate drive to innovate and create
• Integrity to the core
• Enthusiastic customer focus
• Consistent interactive teamwork
• Desire for continuous improvement and top performance.

Here is a glimpse of what you will do:

• Own the full procurement lifecycle—from requisition, sourcing, and PO issuance to closure—ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with purchasing standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Planning, Engineering, Logistics, and Finance teams to address BOM variances, material delays, and supplier performance gaps.
• Global Process Ownership: Act as the single point of contact (SPOC) for specialized procurement streams such as the OJJO process, ensuring 100% accuracy and adherence to KPIs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Facilitate regular coordination meetings with internal teams and suppliers to drive resolution of open items and ensure transparent communication.
• Supplier Engagement: Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines with suppliers to optimize value and strengthen long-term relationships.

Here is some of what you will need (required):

• Bachelor’s degree with (0-1) years of experience in the Procurement(P2P) operations.
• Very good communication skills.
• Good written/oral communication skills in English

Here are a few of our preferred experiences:

• Proficiency in MS Excel and ERP Systems
• Good analytical skills and should be a team player.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure. We are Nextpower At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.