Procurement Associate (Electrical / Renewables)

Role Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for major electrical equipment, materials, and services required for solar and renewable energy projects.
• Manage procurement of the following equipment and materials:
  • HT, LT, DC and communication cables.
  • SCADA systems and associated equipment.
  • Central and String Inverters.
  • Inverter Duty Transformers (IDT) and Auxiliary Transformers.
  • ACDB, SMDB, UPS, Auxiliary DB, LDB, PDB and MFM/ABT meters.
  • HT Panels and associated accessories.
  • String Monitoring Boxes (SMB) / String Combiner Boxes (SCB).
  • Precast cable trenches, battery chargers, LED lights, connectors and patch cords.
  • Weather Monitoring Systems (WMS) and sensors.
  • Cable termination and jointing kits.
  • Cables, ties, lugs, glands and other C-Class materials.
  • Engineering and technical services, including system studies, grid studies, load flow studies and quality-related services.

• Manage project-specific procurement activities from requirement assessment and RFQ preparation to commercial evaluation, negotiation and Purchase Order (PO) issuance.
• Coordinate with project execution, engineering, quality, finance and other internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement and material availability.
• Ensure adherence to project specifications, approved budgets, delivery schedules and quality requirements.

• Identify, evaluate, pre-qualify and onboard suppliers in accordance with organisational procurement standards.
• Conduct supplier due diligence, capability assessments, commercial evaluations and cost benchmarking.
• Monitor supplier performance on quality, pricing, delivery timelines and service levels.
• Develop and maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive sourcing and reliable supply.

• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers to achieve optimal pricing, payment terms, delivery conditions and contractual commitments.
• Review and evaluate commercial proposals, quotations and contractual terms.
• Support preparation and review of purchase contracts, work orders and commercial agreements.

• Ensure procurement activities comply with internal procurement policies, approval matrices, governance frameworks and audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation, supplier records, comparative statements and negotiation records.
• Ensure transparency and consistency throughout the procurement lifecycle.

• Possess working knowledge of import procurement processes, international logistics and INCOTERMS.
• Understand applicable taxation and regulatory requirements, including GST, customs duties and associated documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers and logistics partners to ensure timely and cost-effective material movement.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering. MBA in Supply Chain Management / Materials Management will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 3–5+ years of relevant experience in procurement / strategic sourcing, preferably within the renewable energy, solar power or infrastructure sectors.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical equipment, components and services used in solar and renewable energy projects.
• Systems Knowledge: Proficiency in SAP, SAP Ariba or other ERP-based procurement systems.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Experience in RFQ management, techno-commercial evaluation and vendor cost benchmarking.
• Understanding of electrical equipment specifications and procurement processes for renewable energy projects.
• Knowledge of contract management, supplier assessment and procurement governance.
• Good understanding of import procedures, INCOTERMS, GST and customs regulations.
• Strong stakeholder management, analytical and coordination skills.