Solarvest
solar EPC
StrategicProcurementPlanner
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“Strategic Procurement Planner at Solarvest. Skills: Procurement, Supply chain, Category management, Negotiation. Develop decision-ready dashboards. Develop decision-ready reports”
What You'll Achieve.
Drive measurable cost savings; Enhance supply chain resilience; Achieve competitive advantage; Achieve supply chain operational excellence; Achieve cost savings targets
Industry & Context.
Data analysis; Gap analysis; Scenario analysis; Risk mitigation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
7 years progressive experience in procurement, Demonstrated experience in category management, Demonstrated experience in supplier negotiation, Demonstrated experience in contract management, Proficient in ERP systems, Proficient in procurement platforms, Command of data analysis tools, Command of reporting tools, Solid understanding of cost modelling, Solid understanding of TCO frameworks, Solid understanding of PPV management, Familiarity with contract law fundamentals, Familiarity with procurement governance
Nice to Have
Master's Degree or professional certification, Experience in project-based procurement, Experience in EPC procurement, Background in solar sector, Background in renewable energy sector, Background in utilities sector
What You'll Do.
Develop decision-ready dashboards
Develop decision-ready reports
Translate supply chain data into insights
Translate supply chain data into risks
Translate supply chain data into recommendations
Prepare executive summaries
Drive standardisation of reporting formats
Drive standardisation of reporting cadence
Design automated workflows for RFQ
Implement automated workflows for sourcing
Implement automated workflows for cost comparison
Implement automated workflows for bid evaluation
Implement automated workflows for supplier performance tracking
Evaluate tactical procurement processes
Evaluate strategic procurement processes
Evaluate operational performance
Identify improvement plans
Improve ERP integration
Integrate procurement data across functions
Reduce manual processes
Participate in organisational design activities
Develop category strategies
Execute category strategies
Implement sourcing strategies
Evaluate supply chain data
Develop procurement strategy by category
Lead high-impact negotiations
Draft terms of contracts
Draft terms of agreements
Negotiate terms of contracts
Negotiate terms of agreements
Derive Total Cost of Ownership
Manage Total Cost of Ownership
Derive Purchase Price Variance
Manage Purchase Price Variance
Develop cost savings targets
Implement cost savings targets
Partner with Business Development
Partner with Tender teams
Validate cost assumptions
Ensure supply feasibility
Identify optimisation opportunities
Provide risk-adjusted supply chain inputs
Assist in conducting professional bids
Implement new sources of supply
Implement modified sources of supply
Challenge internal assumptions with data
Rationalise supplier base
Segment supplier base
Establish supplier scorecards
Build supplier management processes
Manage supplier management processes
Build supplier partnerships
Manage supplier partnerships
Develop supplier evaluation processes
Develop supplier audit processes
Develop supplier development processes
Implement supplier evaluation tools
Implement supplier audit tools
Implement supplier development tools
Implement contingency strategies
Rationalise supply base across group companies
Monitor market trends
Conduct scenario analysis
Provide forward-looking insights
Identify supply chain risks
Assess supply chain risks
Mitigate supply chain risks
Ensure adherence to procurement policies
Ensure adherence to procedures
Ensure adherence to contract governance standards
Assure policies are followed
Assure documentation is followed
Standardise sourcing processes
Standardise evaluation processes
Standardise approval processes
Maintain commercial discipline
Uphold procurement integrity
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Business Development; Partner with Tender teams; Cross-functional integration
Communication Scope
Executive reporting; Data-driven decision support
Process & Methodology
Project pricing, Tender decisions
Full Job Description
The Strategic Procurement Planner is responsible for elevating procurement from a transactional function to a strategic business enabler — combining rigorous category management, data-driven decision support, and process transformation to drive measurable cost savings, supply chain resilience, and competitive advantage in solar EPC tendering. . Responsibilities & Accountabilities **1\. Decision Support & Executive Reporting** -Develop structured, decision-ready dashboards and reports — not raw data dumps -Translate supply chain data into clear insights, risks, and actionable recommendations -Prepare weekly executive summaries covering: * Key decisions required by management * Cost movements and risk exposure * Supply constraints and opportunities -Drive standardisation of reporting formats and cadence across all active projects . 2\. Supply Chain Automation & Process Transformation -Design and implement automated workflows for RFQ, sourcing, cost comparison, bid evaluation, and supplier performance tracking -Evaluate tactical and strategic procurement processes and operational performance of sites; perform gap analysis and identify improvement plans -Improve ERP utilisation; integrate procurement data across functions to eliminate silos -Reduce manual processes and improve cycle time, accuracy, and auditability -Participate in organisational design activities to achieve supply chain operational excellence . 3\. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management -Develop and execute category strategies for key solar EPC components: modules, inverters, structures, BOS, and subcontractors -Work with management to implement sourcing strategies for externally procured parts and services under Category Management -Evaluate supply chain data across business entities; develop procurement strategy by category -Build cost models and benchmarks to support project pricing and tender decisions -Lead high-impact negotiations for key packages; draft and negotiate terms of contracts and agre
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