Senior Procurement Manager

As a Senior Manager - Procurement at Ecoteq Energies, you will play a crucial role in analyzing the current buying systems and establishing efficient methods for day-to-day purchasing operations. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee the purchasing department and lead the procurement team towards achieving company goals for various projects. Your key roles and responsibilities will include building, leading, managing, and developing an effective procurement team. You will devise and implement successful procurement and sourcing strategies, identify profitable suppliers, and establish procurement partnerships. Negotiating with external vendors to secure favorable terms, approving necessary purchases, finalizing purchase details, and examining existing contracts will be part of your daily tasks. Furthermore, you will be required to track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and enhance operational efficiency. Collaborating with key stakeholders to ensure clarity on company specifications and expectations, anticipating changes in supplier and client negotiating capabilities, and preparing control strategies for unforeseen events will be critical aspects of your role. Risk management for supply contracts, controlling spend, and fostering a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs are also key responsibilities. To excel in this role, you should possess a deep understanding of solar energy systems, knowledge of Solar EPC business, fundamental engineering knowledge, and proficiency in reading the market. Strong negotiation skills, networking abilities, and familiarity with supplier or third-party management software are essential. Additionally, decision-making skills, numerical proficiency, experience in data collection and analysis, and strong leadership capabilities are crucial for success in this position. The ideal candidate for this role should have a B Tech/ MBA qualification and around 5-8 years of relevant experience in procurement, preferably in the solar energy industry.,