SOLUTION PURCHASER-Project Procurement

Manage operationally the end-to-end Solution Supply Chain in the country, including Sourcing/Purchasing/ Logistics. Drive the performance of Supply Chain organization for Project execution centers / Application Centers / Service Operations for the country, enabling the profitable project and service business growth. Responsible for Purchasing and Cost Estimating Activities During Tendering & Execution Phases: Ø Take charge of all purchasing and cost estimating activities throughout the tendering and execution stages of projects to ensure seamless and cost-effective operations. Create and Implement Best Practice Purchasing Vision, Strategy, Policies, Processes, and Procedures: · Develop and execute a comprehensive purchasing vision, strategy, and policies to enhance business performance and ensure alignment with operational needs and objectives. Ensure Purchasing Strategies and Processes Align with Business Objectives: Ø Establish purchasing strategies and processes that align with business objectives, focusing on price, quality, and delivery targets to enhance the company's competitiveness in the market. Evaluate Challenges and Mitigate Risks: Ø Identify and assess challenges faced by the business, take proactive measures to mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities to drive sustainable growth and success. Contribute to Overall Business Strategy and Budgeting: Ø Play a pivotal role in contributing to the overall business strategy and annual budgeting process to ensure that purchasing activities are aligned with broader organizational goals. Ownership of Purchasing Policy and Guidelines: Ø Take ownership of the purchasing policy, guidelines, and associated documents, ensuring clarity, compliance, and relevance to the evolving business landscape. Drive Continuous Improvement in Procurement Processes: Ø Lead the development of creative and innovative procurement processes, including eProcurement, and oversee their implementation to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Ensure Compliance and Internal Control Measures: Ø Uphold compliance with the CPP process and internal control measures, ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and safeguarding the company's interests. Margin Improvement and Tendering Support: Ø Focus on margin improvement, exceed set targets, and lead tendering support activities, validating costs, ensuring back-to-back agreements, and sourcing materials as per project requirements. Supplier and Contractor Relationship Management: Ø Manage relationships with suppliers and contractors at the highest level, fostering strong partnerships and driving mutual growth and success. Progress Reviews and Sales Targets: Ø Be an active member progress reviews of procurement activities across projects and work towards meeting sales and order targets for the Digital Energy Business. Negotiations and Expertise in Taxation and International Procurement: o Lead negotiations on high-value packages, possess expertise in GST taxation, high sea sale procedures, SEZ, and international procurement to ensure smooth transactions and compliance.