Manager - Procurement & Sourcing

Role Overview

This position is for a procurement and sourcing professional who will own contracting, sourcing, purchasing, supplier coordination, and related cost-optimization efforts for the business. The role is based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, and supports operational needs through structured buying, supplier management, and governance-led disposal processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead contracting and procurement activities so that supplier value is maximized in a practical and business-focused way.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements across the solar value chain, including commercial terms, legal protections, and conditions that reduce the company’s exposure to breach-related losses.
• Plan sourcing and purchases, raise and execute purchase orders, and support operations and facilities in a cost-efficient manner.
• Oversee order management, spares inventory, service contracts, and manpower contracts to ensure spares and services are delivered on time.
• Handle scrap reconciliation and arrange scrap disposal through auction in line with group governance requirements.
• Address daily procurement and supply-chain issues by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage the full buying cycle, including RFQs, PO creation, PO tracking, receipt of goods/services, supplier invoicing, and purchase forecasting.
• Drive savings programs across manufacturing lines and other parts of the organization.
• Study buying patterns to find opportunities for cost reduction and process enhancement.
• Build and sustain supplier relationships to secure timely delivery at competitive pricing.
• Monitor procurement activities for adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Create and track procurement metrics to assess performance and identify improvement areas.
• Manage the procurement budget and keep expenditure within approved limits.
• Ensure all procurement work follows legal and ethical standards.
• Keep up to date with current procurement practices and industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Up to 6 years of experience in procurement and sourcing.
• Hands-on exposure to bidding, including forward and reverse auction formats.
• Prior experience in building or setting up a new procurement function is an advantage.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP MM and practical experience using SAP.
• Understanding of indirect taxation and GST.
• Proven negotiation and contract management capabilities, along with supplier relationship handling and issue resolution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, plus the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior leaders.
• Good analytical and problem-solving ability, including market assessment and identification of sourcing risks and opportunities.
• Self-driven mindset with the ability to work independently while using guidance when needed.
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, startup-like environment that may involve ambiguity and frequent change.

Additional Information

The role is based in Jamnagar, Gujarat, India and is a full-time, on-site position.

No stipend, salary, or joining timeline was specified in the source information.