AGM Procurement

Location: Kuppepalayam ,Coimbatore Qualifications: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics) + MBA in Supply Chain/Operations Experience: Min 15 yrs with Minimum 5-6 yrs solar module component procurement Roles and Responsibilities: Strategic Procurement Develop and execute procurement strategy Drive cost reduction initiatives through value engineering, alternate sourcing, and long-term contracts Monitor global solar supply chain trends, polysilicon/cell pricing, and commodity markets (cell, silver, aluminium, glass, copper) to inform buying decisions Vendor Management Identify, evaluate, and onboard domestic and international suppliers Conduct vendor audits, capability assessments, and performance scorecards (quality, delivery, cost, compliance) Negotiate contracts, rate agreements, and long-term supply agreements (LTAs) with key suppliers Manage supplier risk and build a dual/multi-sourcing strategy to avoid single-source dependency Coordinate technical verification of vendor material specifications beyond documentary compliance, working with Quality where needed Operations & ; Coordination Ensure material availability aligned with production planning to prevent line stoppages Strong knowledge of solar module BOM, cell/module manufacturing process, and PV component sourcing markets, including DCR/NDCR sourcing requirements and dual vendor qualification under ALMM List-I/List-II Manage BOM and vendor transitions tied to product/format changeovers (e.g., cell/wafer form