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
Act as a key interface with:
Asset Management Head
O&M teams
Finance & Commercial
Senior leadership
Provide regular MIS, dashboards, and insights on procurement performance.
Key Skills & Competencies
Technical / Functional
Strong experience in
procurement for solar & wind assets (O&M phase)
Deep understanding of:
Electrical & mechanical spares
AMC / SLA contracts
Inventory & warehouse management
Contract drafting, negotiation, and claim management
Behavioral / Leadership
Strategic thinker with strong execution focus
Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
Ability to lead large, cross-functional teams
High ownership and decision-making capability
