AddressSolarSquare wants to be the Home-Energy brand of future India - we help homes switch to solar and move away from traditional electricity. We are a full-stack D2C residential solar brand - designing, installing, maintaining (after-sales) and financing solar systems for home-owners across India.
Through our innovations and customer service we are raising the bar of the industry and became India's fastest growing residential solar brand in 2 years.
Job Description:
- This role involves working closely with the AVP Operations along with Functional Directors/Heads to achieve strategic objectives of the company.
- The incumbent will be required to multi-task, support in conceiving and implementing new processes, create, update and follow up on business and strategic projects with attention to detail.
- It will also involve working under stringent deadlines, and aggregating and interpreting data.
Responsibilities:
End-to-End Procurement: Overseeing the entire procurement process, from sourcing to contracting
Supplier Management : Identify, evaluate, and manage suppliers, fostering strong and collaborative partnerships to guarantee a consistent supply of high-quality materials.
Budget Management : Develop and manage the procurement budget, tracking expenses, and providing regular reports to management.
Risk Mitigation: Handling insurance-related aspects
Strategic Sourcing : Develop and execute procurement strategies to ensure the timely and cost-effective acquisition of materials, components, and equipment required for solar energy projects.
Cost Optimization : Continuously evaluate supplier performance and negotiate contracts to achieve cost savings while maintaining product quality and reliability.
Inventory Management : Implement effective inventory management practices to minimize excess or obsolete materials and ensure optimal stock levels.
Compliance : Ensure all procurement activities comply with relevant regulations and industry standards, including sustainability and environmental requirements.
Team Leadership : Lead and mentor a procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Market Analysis : Stay updated on market trends and industry developments to make informed procurement decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.
Requirements
- Engineering Graduate (Electrical and Mechanical) and MBA (in Operations Management preferred)
- 6-8 years leading Procurement in the (Real estate/EPC/Engineering Goods industry)
- Proficient with MS Office Suite including strong Excel skills
- Ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
What we have to offer :
- Joining the core team; having a high level of work independence, autonomy and empowerment to lead company-wide changes.
- Being part of a start-up from an early stage, lead your area of expertise and be a part of this exciting growth journey of changing the renewable energy landscape.
- Excellent platform for learning how to build teams, achieve goals and handle high growth situations. Ideal for people with entrepreneurial ambitions.
