Lead Sourcing, Strategy, Costing & Contract Management (Solar & eBoP)

JOB PURPOSE

This role for GMR Renewables commands the  sourcing, strategy, costing, and contract lifecycle for solar and e-BoP components. Responsibilities encompass developing granular, bottom-up cost models for all key components (modules, inverters, mounting structures, etc.), rigorously benchmarking prices against domestic and international market standards, expertly leading commercial negotiations with vendors to secure optimal terms, and formulating and executing comprehensive supply chain strategies to minimize total cost of ownership. Furthermore, the role demands in-depth analysis of evolving market dynamics, fluctuating commodity prices, and government policies (ALMM, BCD, GST, PLI schemes, etc.) impacting solar procurement decisions to ensure a competitive edge.

ORGANISATION CHART

CBO -> Head - Strategic Sourcing & Costing - Solar & eBoP --> Strategic Sourcing & Costing Lead- Solar & eBoP

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Costing & Price Benchmarking (Solar & e-BoP)
• Commercial & Vendor Negotiations
• Supply Chain Strategy & Procurement Support
• Market & Policy Analysis (Solar)

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1. Stakeholders in Renewable space (Government agencies and private players, Regulatory bodies etc.
2. Central, state and Local government bodies and authorities, Vendors, Manufacturers etc for solar projects

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

1. CBO, Functions and Departments W/I Renewables.Project development and execution teams.
2. All the internal functions in Renewable/Energy sector,Deep collaboration with Group procurement team

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

As per AOP

OTHER DIMENSIONS

Individual contribution

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• B.Tech / B.E. (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent)
• MBA (Supply Chain, Operations, or Finance) preferred

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10-12 years in renewable energy supply chain, procurement, cost modelling, or commercial negotiations

COMPETENCIES