BRL-SCM-01 · Procurement & Supply Chain

Head of Procurement & Supply Chain

Corporate Pune (Head Office) · On-site 18–24 years · Leadership Board track

Equipment is the largest cost in every project we build, and the right supplier at the right time decides both margin and schedule. You will lead procurement, logistics and vendor management across all verticals, and run the equipment marketplace's supply side, so that BARREL buys well, receives on time and never builds with non-compliant equipment.

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Scope of work

Own the procurement strategy for modules, cells, inverters, trackers, wind turbines, BESS, transformers, switchgear, cables and civil materials.
Lead category managers, buyers, expediting, logistics and stores teams across head office and project sites.
Set procurement policy, delegation of authority, vendor qualification and ethics rules.
Run long-term framework agreements and volume commitments with key OEMs.
Manage imports and domestic supply against duties, domestic-content rules and approved-list requirements.
Lead inspection, expediting and logistics so that equipment reaches site in line with EPC schedules.
Oversee the supply side of the BARREL equipment marketplace: seller onboarding, quality and fulfilment.
Build a procurement data and analytics function inside BARREL OS for spend, lead times and supplier performance.
Manage supply risk from single sources, commodity prices, freight and policy changes.
Represent procurement on bid committees and the Investment Committee.

Technical description

Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I for solar modules and List-II for solar cells, and their effective dates for project types.
Basic customs duty, safeguard and anti-dumping measures on solar equipment and their impact on landed cost.
Domestic content requirements under government schemes and the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order.
BIS quality control orders and compulsory registration for electrical equipment and batteries.
Incoterms 2020, letters of credit, marine insurance and customs clearance processes.
ERP procurement modules such as SAP MM/Ariba or Oracle Procurement, and e-auction tools.
Commodity price indices (polysilicon, copper, aluminium, steel, lithium carbonate) used in price-variation clauses.

Commercial description

Accountable for total procurement spend, savings against budget and landed cost per MW by technology.
Owns supplier contracts: price, warranties, performance guarantees, liquidated damages and payment security.
Measured on on-time delivery to site, quality rejections, working capital in inventory and audit findings.
Works with EPC project directors, Engineering, Finance, Legal, business development and key OEM leadership.
Manages the procurement department's operating budget and headcount.
Supports bid pricing with firm, defensible equipment quotations.

Skills required

Leading procurement for large power or infrastructure EPC portfolios in India.
Negotiating multi-year framework deals with global and domestic OEMs.
Strong command of trade policy affecting energy equipment.
Contract drafting and risk allocation in supply agreements.
Building procurement processes, controls and analytics.
Logistics planning for oversized and imported cargo.
Supplier development and quality management.
Leading large, multi-location teams.
Presenting procurement strategy to boards and lenders.

Talent we look for

Absolute integrity in every supplier dealing.
Negotiates hard on terms and fairly on relationships.
Plans for disruption before it happens.
Accountable for outcomes at site, not only for purchase orders issued.
Builds systems and teams that work without daily intervention.

Qualifications

B.E./B.Tech in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering; an MBA in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.
At least 8 years leading procurement for a renewable developer, EPC company, utility or power equipment manufacturer.
Certification such as CIPS or CPSM is an advantage.

At a glance

Role code: BRL-SCM-01
Business vertical: Corporate
Function: Procurement & Supply Chain
Level: Leadership
Experience: 18–24 years
Location: Pune (Head Office)
Work mode: On-site
Employment: Full-time
Openings: 1

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What BARREL offers

Industry-best package. Pay benchmarked against the leading power, infrastructure and technology employers, reviewed every year, with health cover for you and your family.
Work freedom. Own your outcomes, not your hours. Hybrid and remote work where the role allows, and the authority to decide within your scope without layers of approval.
Performance incentive & bonus. Quarterly performance incentives and an annual bonus tied to clear, measurable goals for you, your team and the company.
Project-wise stock sharing. Share in the value you build: eligible people receive a stake in the projects they deliver, under the company's equity plan.
A seat at the table. Outstanding performers can be invited to a Board committee or the Board itself. Senior roles marked “Board track” are built for it.
Learning without limits. Certifications, conferences and international technology exposure paid by BARREL, and moves across generation, storage, grid, digital and markets.

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