Website:
ayr.energy
Job details:
Ayr designs and manufactures critical power grid equipment including power transformers, distribution transformers, special-purpose transformers, high-voltage circuit breakers, and medium-voltage switchgear. They serve markets such as renewables, data centers, utilities, oil & gas, and industrial sectors. They position themselves as partners in power projects, offering lifecycle support and working to deliver faster than average industry timelines.
Website: https://ayr.energy
About The Role
To ensure timely, cost-effective, and quality procurement of transformer components required for
production — balancing delivery commitments, supplier performance, and cost optimization.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies for key transformer materials — core steel,
copper conductors, insulation materials, bushings, tap changers, oil, and hardware.
- Identify, evaluate, and onboard global and domestic suppliers for critical components.
- Negotiate long-term price agreements, lead time commitments, and performance clauses.
- Build alternate vendor base to de-risk supply chain.
- Procurement Operations
- Convert approved BOMs into purchase orders based on project schedules.
- Track order status, manage delays, and ensure material availability aligns with production
plan.
- Coordinate with planning and engineering to prioritize and expedite critical items.
- Maintain ERP/MRP accuracy for lead times, min-max levels, and procurement costs.
- Cost & Commercial Management
- Drive cost reduction through volume leverage, value engineering, and global sourcing.
- Benchmark prices periodically to maintain competitiveness.
- Analyze landed cost impacts for imported components (freight, duties, logistics).
- Ensure timely vendor payments, credit terms optimization, and budget adherence.
- Quality & Compliance
- Develop vendor scorecards for delivery reliability, quality, and cost competitiveness.
- Work closely with Quality and Engineering teams to ensure supplier compliance with
IEEE/ANSI and internal standards.
- Drive vendor audits and material inspection protocols.
- Ensure REACH/RoHS/environmental and safety compliance for materials.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong understanding of transformer materials and sub-vendor ecosystem (core, winding,
insulation, bushings, oil, etc.).
- Technical-commercial acumen — ability to read drawings, specifications, and BOMs.
- Supplier negotiation and contract management skills.
- Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and data-driven decision making.
- Strong follow-up, communication, and analytical ability.
- Strategic mindset with hands-on operational execution.
Qualifications
- Education: B.E/B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. MBA preferred.
- Experience: 8–15 years in transformer or heavy electrical equipment procurement.
- Experience in sourcing from both domestic and international suppliers.
- Prior experience with transformer component vendors is highly desirable.
Work Environment
- Preferred Base: Hyderabad, Prayagraj
- Regular travel to manufacturing sites (Hyderabad and across India) & ports.
- Flat organizational structure that fosters transparency, collaboration, innovation, and cross-
functional teamwork.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to shape the global supply-chain backbone of a fast-growing global power
equipment company
- Work on complex, high-value projects across the U.S. and global markets.
- Be part of a team committed to excellence in engineering, manufacturing, and customer
delivery.
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