Head - Procurement (Asset Mgt / O&M)

Cleanmax Solar

Posted: 5 months ago
Openings: 10
Applicants: 0

Job Description

Role Objective

The Head Procurement (Asset Management) will be responsible for strategic and operational procurement of spares, services, and contracts required for solar and wind asset operations , ensuring high plant availability, cost optimization, vendor reliability, and compliance across the portfolio.

Key Responsibilities 1. Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization

Develop and execute procurement strategy for solar & wind asset management (O&M phase).
Drive cost reduction initiatives , long-term rate contracts, and value engineering.
Manage annual procurement budgets and savings targets.
Ensure optimal inventory planning to avoid plant downtime.

2. Vendor & Contract Management

Build and manage a strong vendor ecosystem for:
Spares (electrical, mechanical, civil)
O&M services
AMC / SLA-based contracts
Lead contract negotiations , renewals, and performance reviews.
Ensure vendors meet quality, safety, and turnaround time standards .

3. Asset Management Support (Solar & Wind)

Work closely with Asset Management, O&M, and Engineering teams to understand site-level needs.

Ensure timely availability of critical spares for breakdowns and preventive maintenance.

Support lifecycle management of assets to maximize plant uptime and generation .

4. Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure adherence to procurement policies, audit requirements, and compliance standards .
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks , single-vendor dependencies, and critical spares risks.
Support internal and external audits related to procurement and contracts.

5. Team Leadership & Capability Building

Lead and mentor a pan-India procurement team supporting solar & wind assets.
Define roles, KRAs, and performance metrics for the team.
Drive process standardization and digitalization of procurement workflows.

6. Stakeholder Management