Senior Manager - Procurement.

Job Description – Senior Manager, Module Procurement

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Department

Procurement

Location

Gurugram

Overall Job Objective

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Lead the end-to-end procurement of PV Modules for utility-scale solar projects, ensuring competitive commercial terms, quality, timely delivery, effective supplier management, and alignment with project schedules.

The role will focus on developing sourcing strategies, conducting techno-commercial evaluations, negotiating module supply agreements, managing supplier performance, monitoring market and technology trends, and driving cost optimization across the module procurement portfolio.

Roles \& Responsibilities

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PV Module Procurement

• Lead end-to-end procurement of PV Modules for utility-scale solar projects.
• Develop project-specific and portfolio-level sourcing strategies aligned with project schedules, technical specifications and commercial objectives.
• Manage RFQ/RFP processes, supplier evaluation, techno-commercial negotiations, contracting and award recommendations.
• Coordinate post-order activities through manufacturing, inspection, logistics and delivery.

Supplier \& Market Management

• Develop and maintain a strong network of domestic and international PV Module manufacturers.
• Conduct supplier qualification, capability assessment and commercial evaluation.
• Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments, delivery schedules and quality requirements.
• Track module market dynamics, technology developments, capacity availability, pricing trends and supply-chain risks.

Techno-Commercial Evaluation

• Work closely with Engineering and Projects teams for evaluation of module technologies and technical specifications.
• Lead commercial evaluation covering module price, logistics, warranty terms, payment structure, performance commitments and contractual risks.
• Develop should-cost models and benchmark supplier quotations to support negotiations and procurement decisions.

Contract Negotiation \& Management

• Negotiate high-value PV Module Supply Agreements with appropriate commercial and contractual protections.
• Negotiate payment terms, warranties, guarantees, liquidated damages, delivery obligations, performance requirements and other key commercial conditions.
• Ensure compliance with organizational procurement policies and applicable contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Support resolution of supplier claims, change orders and contractual issues.

Cost Optimization

• Drive cost reduction through

+ Competitive sourcing

+ Volume consolidation

+ Alternate supplier development

+ Commercial negotiations

+ Logistics optimization

+ Market-timing strategies

• Monitor major cost drivers influencing PV module pricing and provide market intelligence to management.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

Work closely with

• Engineering
• Projects / Project Execution
• Quality
• Finance
• Legal
• Logistics
• O\&M
• Group Procurement

Provide regular updates on procurement status, supplier risks, pricing movements and delivery schedules.

Qualification \& Experience

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• B.Tech / B.E. in Electrical, Electronics, Mechanical or related Engineering discipline.
• MBA / PG qualification in Supply Chain / Operations would be preferred.
• Around 10–15 years of relevant experience in Procurement / Supply Chain, preferably within Renewable Energy, Solar IPP, Solar EPC or PV Module manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on experience specifically in PV Module procurement/sourcing for utility-scale solar projects.
• Experience handling large-value CAPEX procurement

Job Snapshot

Updated Date

27-10-2026

Job ID

Job ID4380

Department

Procurement

Location

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Experience

10 - 15 Years

Employee Group

Permanent