Senior Buyer, Project Procurement

PLUG POWER INC; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power Inc. is seeking a Senior Buyer in Project Procurement to plan, source, negotiate, and manage procurement for projects and products. You will collaborate with project managers, engineering, finance, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality.

The role may support other project procurement teams as needed. Responsibilities include developing procurement strategies, issuing RFQs/RFPs, awarding contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Significant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing (often 5–10+ years).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with project-based environments (e.g., construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing).
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies and plans.
• Source suppliers, issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and lead commercial negotiations.
• Award contracts and purchase orders in compliance with company policies.
• Manage supplier performance, expediting, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor budgets, cost savings, and forecast procurement spend.
• Ensure contractual, legal, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate logistics, delivery schedules, and documentation.
• Resolve commercial issues, claims, and change orders.
• Provide reporting to project stakeholders and senior management.

Skills

Sourcing

Procurement

Supply Chain

Contract management

MS Office

Tools

ERP systems

MS Office

Job description

Senior Buyer, Project Procurement

The Project Procurement Senior buyer is responsible for planning, sourcing, negotiating, and managing the procurement of goods and services required for projects and products, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. This role collaborates closely with project managers, engineering, finance, and suppliers to support successful project execution. When required, sourcing and senior buyer support to other project procurement teams will be part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute project-specific procurement strategies and plans


• Source suppliers, issue RFQs/RFPs, evaluate bids, and lead commercial negotiations


• Award contracts and purchase orders in compliance with company policies


• Manage supplier performance, expediting, and risk mitigation throughout the project lifecycle


• Monitor budgets, cost savings, and forecast procurement spend


• Ensure contractual, legal, and regulatory compliance


• Coordinate logistics, delivery schedules, and documentation


• Resolve commercial issues, claims, and change orders


• Provide reporting to project stakeholders and senior management

Requirements

• Experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field


• Significant experience in procurement or strategic sourcing (often 5–10+ years)


• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills


• Experience with project-based environments (e.g., construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing)


• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and MS Office


• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities


• Leadership qualities

Our employees create products every day that are changing the way energy is produced and delivered. We thrive on innovation by fostering a learning environment that creates new, real-world products and applications. Join our team as we rapidly expand into key markets like zero-emission on-road vehicles, robotics, and stationary power – Be a part of the climate solution! Plug Power's Culture Code Who is Plug? Manufacturing Electrolyzers at scale Megawatt Fuel Cell Power Generation System Implementing Fuel Cells in Material Handling