DGM- Procurement

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Name: DGM / Senior Manager) Procurement

Division/Function: Procurement & Supply Chain

Reporting To: Director - Procurement

Location: Patna

About Husk

Husk Power Systems (Husks) is an award-winning climate-resilient company serving rural India and Sub-Saharan Africa. In 2023, it was named Worlds Best Challenger Brands in the energy industry and is a 3-time Global Cleantech 100 company. The CEO has been recognized by TIME magazine as one of the 100 climate leaders in the world. The companys AI-powered platform provides 24/7 clean, renewable power to rural households, commercial customers, institutions and small factories. It also delivers a range of other products and services, including e-commerce and credit-financing of branded appliances for home and commercial use, as well as community-based solutions for e-mobility and the agricultural value chain. Husks mission is "Powering Rural Prosperity", driving economic growth and social wellbeing in rural communities while also nurturing the planet by deploying low-carbon technology.

Benefits:

Husk offers flexible working conditions with employee benefits that align with global best practices. These include clear career growth planning, transparent performance review and reward processes that are gender neutral, maternity and paternity leave, gender-inclusive workplace conditions with special attention given to the safety and security of our women employees, 18-day annual paid leave, family health insurance. Husk does not believe in micromanagement and encourages its employees to have a healthy work-life balance, giving them the freedom to manage their workload to be compatible with their life.

Position objective:

The DGM Procurement will lead and manage end-to-end procurement operations for India, ensuring strong process discipline, system-driven workflows, strategic vendor management, quality adherence, and efficient planning. The role demands deep experience in the solar industry, strong commercial understanding, and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders effectively.

Key Responsibilities Include:

1. Procurement Strategy & Planning

• Develop annual / month The DGM Procurement will lead and manage end-to-end procurement operations for India, ensuring strong process discipline, system-driven workflows, strategic vendor management, quality adherence, and efficient planning.
• The role demands deep experience in the solar industry, strong commercial understanding, and the ability to manage cross-functional stakeholders effectively.
• Why procurement plans aligned with business targets and project timelines.
• Drive cost optimization, standardization, and sourcing strategies for solar equipment, BOS items, and services.
• Ensure timely availability of materials for projects across India.

2. Process & Systems Management

• Own, improve, and enforce procurement processes and SOPs across the organization.
• Manage procurement systems (ERP/Google Workspace or internal tools) ensuring accuracy, documentation, and data integrity.
• Lead process automation initiatives to enhance visibility of PO tracking, invoice flows, vendor documentation, and COGS tracking.

3. Vendor Sourcing & Management

• Build and maintain a strong vendor network for solar modules, batteries, inverters, structures, cables, EPC services, logistics, and site-level vendors.
• Conduct vendor evaluation, onboarding, capability assessments, and performance audits.
• Ensure competitive sourcing through RFQ/RFP processes while meeting quality and delivery requirements.

4. Commercial, Contracts & Compliance

• Review and negotiate commercial terms, contracts, rate agreements, warranties, and service levels.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory requirements, and import/export norms where applicable.
• Collaborate with finance for invoice reconciliation, payment terms, and cost accuracy.

5. Quality & Technical Adherence

• Coordinate with engineering and quality teams to ensure technical specifications, certifications, and testing standards are met.
• Ensure all procured materials comply with quality benchmarks and supplier quality processes.

6. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with project, engineering, finance, logistics, and leadership teams for seamless execution.
• Ensure clear communication and timely reporting of procurement status, risks, and mitigation plans.

7. Team Leadership

• Manage and mentor a team of procurement executives/specialists.
• Allocate responsibilities, build capabilities, and drive a high-performance culture.

Requirements:

• 7 to 8+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or sourcing roles in the solar or renewable energy sector (mandatory).
• Strong understanding of solar components (modules, inverters, batteries, BOS items) and vendor landscape.
• Proven experience in vendor management, procurement systems, planning, and documentation management.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and commercial skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to build processes, enforce compliance, and drive operational excellence.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, Google Workspace, ERP tools, and procurement software.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (preferred).
• MBA in Supply Chain/Operations (added advantage).

Compensation:

• As Per Market Standards

Husk is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, or religion. Husk is committed to improving gender balance within its teams worldwide. Female candidates are, therefore, highly encouraged to apply even if all requirements are not met.

DISCLAIMER: This is an exhaustive list of all principal accountabilities, dimensions of the job, and person specifications. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (e.g. emergencies, change in personnel, workload, technological developments, or organization developments).