Senior Buyer, Project Procurement

Plug Power; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Plug Power is seeking a Senior Buyer in Project Procurement to plan, source, negotiate, and manage procurement for projects and products, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and quality standards. You will collaborate with project managers, engineering, finance, and suppliers to drive successful project execution.

The role requires extensive experience in sourcing and procurement, strong negotiation and contract management skills, and familiarity with ERP systems and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering or related field.
• Significant procurement or strategic sourcing experience (5–10+ years).
• Strong negotiation, contract management, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project-based environments (construction, engineering, energy, manufacturing).
• Proficiency in ERP/procurement systems and MS Office.

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

Negotiation

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Degree in Sourcing/Procurement or Engineering

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