Project Procurement Buyer – Renewable Energy Projects

ENGIE India; Pune District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 5,000,000; Full time

Job summary

ENGIE India is seeking a Project Procurement Buyer to lead end‑to‑end procurement for renewable energy projects in India, including Solar PV, Wind, Hybrid and BESS. You will source equipment, materials and services in line with schedules and technical specs, ensuring cost efficiency and quality.

The role requires 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 4 years in renewable energy, strong knowledge of EPC/BoP contracts, SAP/ERP, and familiarity with Indian regulations and INCOTERMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical preferred).
• MBA in Supply Chain / Operations preferred.
• 10+ years of procurement experience, with at least 4 years in Renewable Energy.
• Experience with EPC contracts, subcontracting, and large‑scale project procurement.
• Strong knowledge of Indian renewable regulations, INCOTERMS, GST, and import processes.
• Familiarity with SAP/ERP procurement modules and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project‑specific 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).
• Conduct supplier due diligence, commercial analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal governance and audit requirements.
• Identify and onboard suppliers per pre‑qualification criteria; monitor supplier performance.

Skills

Procurement leadership

EPC contract negotiation

Sourcing strategy

SAP/ERP

Incoterms/GST

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical)

MBA in Supply Chain / Operations

Tools

SAP/ERP

Job description

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

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s 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 large‑scale project procurement.
• 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

Key Responsibilities

A. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Execution

• Manage project‑specific 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.
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers as per pre‑qualification 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).

Travel Requirements

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