Senior Manager Procurement - Senior Manager

About Company

ReNew is a leading decarbonisation solutions provider and the first Indian clean energy company to list on Nasdaq (Nasdaq: RNW). With ~15.6 GW of commissioned and pipeline utility-scale projects, we are a global company with strong Indian roots. Founded in 2011, ReNew is at the forefront of fighting climate change by offering decarbonisation solutions through utility-scale wind and solar offerings, green hydrogen, carbon markets, and energy storage. ReNew has been a pioneer in leveraging digital technologies to accelerate the transition to green energy and address the unique requirements of the B2B segment in India, where we are the market leader. Our mission is to play a pivotal role in meeting India’s growing energy needs in an efficient, sustainable, and socially responsible manner. ReNew is the world’s first clean energy company to be recognised as a Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum. In 2023, we were recognised among ‘Top 15 Climate Tech Companies to Watch’ by the MIT Technology Review. We are a recipient of the Sustainable Market Initiative’s Terra Carta Seal. The COP28 UAE Presidency presented ReNew the ‘Energy Transition Changemaker’ award for developing and deploying the country’s first round-the-clock power project. ReNew’s solar and wind energy projects currently contribute to 1.9% of India’s power capacity and are spread across 150+ sites and 18 Indian states. We have helped prevent 0.5% of India’s total carbon emissions and 1.1% of India’s total power sector emissions, in addition to generating around 130,000 jobs over the past decade.

Job Description

1. Roles and Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for assigned categories (e.g., solar cells, modules, wafers, inverters, BoS).
• Develop category strategy, cost models, and market intelligence to ensure competitive advantage.
• Execute end-to-end procurement activities: RFx, bid evaluation, negotiations, and contracting.
• Drive supplier development, onboarding, and performance management initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with ESG norms, traceability requirements, and internal governance processes.
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, finance, and logistics for seamless procurement execution.
• Track and report cost savings, risks, and sourcing milestones in alignment with project timelines.

2. Deliverables

• Finalization of sourcing contracts with clear commercial, technical, and legal closure.
• Realization of cost savings and total cost of ownership (TCO) reduction targets.
• Supplier base expansion and qualification, aligned with business continuity and ESG goals.
• Creation of category dashboards, benchmarking reports, and procurement trackers.
• Timely support for cross-functional audits, due diligence, and vendor assessments.
• Ensuring zero production downtime through proactive material planning and coordination.

3. Profile & Eligibility Criteria

• Education: B.Tech / B.E. (mandatory), preferably with MBA in Supply Chain / Operations / Finance.
• Experience: 6-8 years of relevant sourcing/procurement experience, preferably in renewable energy, EPC, or manufacturing sectors.
• Strong commercial acumen with exposure to international sourcing, contract structuring, and negotiations.
• Proven track record in cost optimization, supplier management, and process improvements.
• Working knowledge of SAP, MS Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, and procurement tools.
• Analytical, detail-oriented, and capable of handling multiple priorities under tight deadlines.

4. Main Interfaces

• Internal: Engineering, SCM Operations, Project Execution, Quality, Legal, Finance, ESG
• External: OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, logistics partners, contract manufacturers, third-party auditors