Project Procurement Buyer (Renewable Energy Projects )

Engie; Pune District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Engie India in Pune is seeking a Project Procurement Buyer to manage end-to-end procurement for renewable energy projects, including Solar, Wind and BESS. You will coordinate with engineering, construction, and supply chain teams to source equipment, materials and services, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and compliant procurement in line with project schedules and DOA policies.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of procurement experience in renewables, strong negotiation and supplier-management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• MBA in supply chain/operations preferred.
• 10+ years procurement experience with renewable energy exposure.
• Experience negotiating EPC contracts and large-scale project procurements.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end procurement activities from RFQ to PO issuance.
• Develop sourcing strategies for major equipment and services.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure procurement aligns with governance, DOAs, and audits.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Construction, Quality, HSE and Project Management teams.
• Track procurement progress, risks, and mitigation actions.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Contract negotiation

SAP/ERP

Import & GST

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

MBA in Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

The Project Procurement Buyer is responsible for executing endtoend procurement activities for renewable energy projects in India, including Solar PV, Wind, Hybrid, and Battery Energy Storage Systems. The role ensures timely, costeffective, and qualitycompliant sourcing of equipment, materials, and services in alignment with project schedules, technical specifications, and corporate procurement policies.

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Manage projectspecific procurement activities from RFQ to Purchase Order issuance.
• Develop sourcing strategies for major equipment and services (modules, inverters, transformers, BoP, structures, civil & electrical works, logistics, etc.).
• Conduct supplier due diligence, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with internal governance, DOAs, and audit requirements.

B. Supplier Management

• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers as per prequalification criteria.
• Drive supplier performance monitoring on cost, delivery, quality, and HSE compliance.
• Maintain competitive supplier databases for renewable energy components and construction services.
• Work with global category teams to leverage group synergies and frame agreements.

C. Contracting & Negotiation

• Prepare and administer EPC, BoS, service, and subcontract agreements in coordination with legal and technical teams.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure best TCO (Total Cost of Ownership).
• Manage contract variations, claims, LDs, and dispute resolution.

D. Project Coordination

• Align procurement timelines with project schedules, engineering deliverables, and site requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Quality, HSE, and Project Management teams.
• Track and report procurement progress, risks, and mitigation actions.
• Support logistics planning, import documentation, and customs clearance processes.

E. Cost, Quality & Risk Management

• Conduct cost benchmarking and market intelligence for key renewable categories.
• Identify risks across supply chain and propose mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, warranties, and technical specifications.
• Drive localization strategies where appropriate (e.g., modules, inverters, structures).

3. Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Mechanical preferred).
• MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of procurement experience.
• Minimum 4 years in Renewable Energy (Solar / Wind / BESS).
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing major solar/wind equipment and BoP packages.
• Experience with EPC contracts, subcontracting, and largescale project procurement.

4. Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of renewable project equipment (modules, inverters, wind turbines, transformers, etc.).
• Good knowledge of Indian renewable regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP procurement modules.
• Knowledge of import processes, INCOTERMS, logistics, and taxation (GST, customs duty).
• Through knowledge of technical terms used in renewable energy projects
• Knowledge of documentation and approval processes for renewable energy projects

Soft Skills

• Excellent negotiation and analytical skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• High level of integrity, transparency, and adherence to procurement ethics.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive project timelines.

5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Procurement schedule adherence.
• Cost savings and TCO optimization.
• Supplier performance and quality compliance.
• Contract cycle time and governance compliance.
• Procurement risk identification and mitigation.

6. Travel Requirements

• Willingness to travel to project sites, supplier facilities, and regional offices as required.