Vendor development manager

Job Title: Vendor Development Manager - HOJ Maa SLocation: Bangalore (On-site)Experience: 7-10 YearsIndustry: Clean Tech | Solar | Wind | Green Hydrogen | Fabrication | Manufacturing ServicesFunction: Vendor Development | BOS Sourcing | Quality & Audits | Manufacturing & Supply ChainReporting To: Head of OperationsAbout HOJ Maa SHOJ Maa S is a global Manufacturing-as-a-Service (Maa S) and sourcing platform for the Clean Tech and Energy sector , integrating:10,000+ Vendors20,000+ Product Categories17+ Stock YardsAI-driven platform for best price discovery, supply finance, logistics integration, project management, QC, and real-time visibilityOur key USPs are Design & Build, Platform-led sourcing, and End-to-End Manufacturing & Supply Chain Execution.Role SummaryWe are seeking a highly experienced Vendor Development Manager with complete understanding of Balance of System (BOS) for Solar, Wind, and Green Hydrogen projects , along with deep expertise in steel fabrication, custom manufacturing, QC systems, and vendor audits.This role will be responsible for creating and managing a pan-India ecosystem of qualified vendors and fabricators for both standard and custom BOS components across renewable and green energy sectors and will directly report to the Head of Operations.Key Responsibilities1. Vendor Identification & DevelopmentIdentify, evaluate, onboard, and develop BOS, fabrication, machining, and electro-mechanical vendors across India.Build a national vendor base for:Solar BOS: MMS, cable trays, junction boxes, inverter skids, transformer skids, earthing structures, walkways, fencing, SCADA panels.Wind BOS: Towers, internal platforms, ladders, nacelle skids, foundation hardware, electrical BOS, heavy fabricated structures.Green Hydrogen BOS: Electrolyser skids, pressure vessels, storage tanks, piping spools, manifolds, compressor skids, cooling skids, process structures.Develop vendors for both standardized mass production and complex custom-built systems.2. Vendor Audits & Capability AssessmentConduct technical, quality, safety, and commercial audits of fabrication and BOS manufacturing units.Evaluate plant & machinery, CNC and heavy fabrication capability, welding qualifications (WPS/PQR), galvanizing/painting, NDT/testing facilities, and production capacity.Maintain vendor qualification scorecards and approval matrices.3. Quality Control & ComplianceEstablish and enforce vendor QC frameworks for renewable and green hydrogen BOS.Ensure compliance with ISO 9001/14001/45001, ASME/API, and EPC/client specifications.Implement incoming, in-process, FAT, and final inspection systems.4. Technical & BOS EvaluationReview BOMs, GA drawings, fabrication drawings, P&IDs, and layouts.Support design-to-manufacturing validation and prototyping.Enable smooth engineering-to-vendor handover for production.5. Cost Benchmarking & Best Price DiscoveryLead pan-India price benchmarking for BOS and fabrication.Support the AI-driven best price discovery platform with validated cost data.Build multi-vendor sourcing strategies to optimize cost, lead time, and supply risk.6. Strategic Vendor PartnershipsBuild and manage long-term strategic vendor partnerships.Support GW-scale solar, wind, and hydrogen projects.Coordinate with Procurement, Projects, Engineering, QC, and Logistics teams.Mandatory Candidate Requirements7-10 years in Vendor Development / BOS Sourcing / Fabrication Supply Chain.Strong hands-on understanding of BOS for Solar, Wind & Green Hydrogen.Proven experience in developing fabricators across India.Deep knowledge of steel fabrication plant & machinery, welding, machining, galvanizing, painting.Strong exposure to EPC / OEM / Heavy Engineering / Renewable Manufacturing.Excellent understanding of QC systems, inspection protocols, and documentation.Willingness for extensive pan-India travel.Preferred QualificationsB. E./B. Tech in Mechanical / Production / Industrial Engineering.Experience with:Solar MMS manufacturersWind tower or heavy engineering companiesGreen hydrogen / electrolyser OEMs or EPCsExposure to ERP, digital sourcing platforms, and supply chain analytics.Key SkillsVendor Development | BOS Engineering | Fabrication Process Engineering | Supplier Audits | Cost Benchmarking | Quality Systems | Negotiation | Strategic Sourcing | Project CoordinationWhy Join HOJ Maa SLead the creation of India’s largest Clean Tech BOS & fabrication vendor ecosystem.Work directly with Head of Operations on national-scale execution.Exposure to GW-scale Solar, Wind & Green Hydrogen projects.Platform-led, high-growth leadership opportunity.