Key focus areas (wind, solar, hybrid, round-the-clock and hybrid with storage)
Take lead and be the anchoring point for contract with the OEMs and EPC contractors.
Develop and maintain relationships with various stakeholders to ensure that Apraava Energy remains the partner of choice for the OEMs and contractors.
Achieve the target IRR (as approved by FID) by ensuring the capex remains within budget. Identify the key risks and mitigations which can potentially impact the IRR.
Maintain the highest ethical standards in the procurement process and ensure compliance with the company’s governance processes
Pre-Bid SupportSupport the BD team with capex assumptions at pre-bid stage with vendor quotations and in-house cost estimates.
Work in close coordination with Construction and Technical team for optimizing the configuration with the objective of reducing life cycle cost for a competitive bid
Sourcing Strategy and Contract NegotiationsCreate sourcing strategy for key equipment like solar panels, WTG, BESS and high cost items for direct procurement.
Coordinate closely with the construction and legal team for contracting strategy for each project considering the project budget and timelines
Lead the team in contractual negotiations (including commercial and technical) with the counter-party (including the OEMs, EPC Contractors, Developer, etc.);
Guide the team to create vendor evaluation matrix and evaluate vendors in collaboration with the investment team on economic aspects. Ensure contract closure within budget
Work closely with the legal team and vendors to finalize the contract. Secure approvals for signing contracts as per the company’s governance policy.
Brief the senior leadership on aspects requiring their attention- deviation for budget, timelines and events which can potentially impact IRR .
Vendor Performance and Project MonitoringCreate a vendor performance matrix and a process for monitoring vendor performance
Monitor contractor performance and support the construction team with appropriate corrective actions from the vendors
Minimize change orders and cost overruns with appropriate measures in the contract and negotiations with the vendor
Track the project progress and budget, forecast/estimate the cost to complete the project and provide the report for senior management highlighting the risks and recommended mitigations for bringing the IRR for the project on track.
Build CapabilitiesDevelop zero-based costing model for each type of project and procurement package.
Develop insights into technologies and supply chain of key items (for e.g. Solar panels) for informed vendor selection and effective negotiation.
Build a network of both large EPC partners, and small contractors (package level) to prepare the organization from turnkey to self-implement with package strategy
Build a culture of data-based decision making with effective implement Project Costing module in ERP (Oracle) and project progress tracking in a Project Management Tool (Wrench).
Develop and implement process for continuous learning from past projects and implement into new opportunities.
Stakeholder managementDecisions made by job holder
Contracting Strategy and Selection of contractor (basis the procurement process)Internal Clients
Roles you need to interact with inside the organization to enable success in your day to day workIndia
Shareholders
Educational Qualifications
Functional Skills
Relevant and total years of Experience
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