Manager: Project Procurement (Hydro)

Statkraft is seeking a Manager: Project Procurement (Hydro) for its Hydro Project Site Team in New Delhi, India. The role involves market analysis, procurement coordination, contract management, and supplier assessment. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, at least 10 years of experience in Hydro Project contracts, and strong negotiation skills. The position requires excellent interpersonal skills and experience in an international environment.
We are currently looking for an experienced and enthusiastic individual to join our Hydro Project Site Team in India. As Manager: Project Procurement (Hydro), you will be reporting to the Head of Procurement & Supply Chain and administratively report to Project Director at site.
The following tasks would be a part of your job profile:

Analyse the market to identify potential suppliers and market trends.
Coordinate all procurement activities within the project (including minor procurements) and plan, organize and manage the procurement function/ team.
Prepare the Procurement Strategy and procurement plan for the project based on relevant category strategies and input from the category and sourcing managers.
Perform tender processes, manage contracts and secure efficient execution of all procurements for the project.
Maintain status of key aspects of all major contracts, including securities, supply chain, cost and progress/ time status, number of VORs/VOs, claims and correspondence status.
Follow-up risk and mitigation actions within the contract execution phase.
Act as commercial counterpart and advisor to the project manager.
Initiate and arrange contract/commercial training for the project team.
Monitor and follow up sustainability requirements to contractors and their supply chain including activities to create awareness.
Documentation of procurement process, contract management items and learning in Jaggaer and the project collaboration tool.
Assist the project team in take over activities with contractor, dispute handling and final settlement.
Perform supplier assessment (SPM) of each contract in Jaggaer.
Prepare contract close out report.
Support O&M team in claims management of main contracts.
Build and Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.
Ensure a sustainable supply chain Management.

Qualification And Experience:-
We look for experienced personnel with the essential skills that includes:

Bachelor/ master’s degree from a leading/premier institute (Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering).
Minimum 10 years of experience in Contract / Procurement Management of handling Hydro Project contracts.
Knowledge of FIDIC Contracts.
Demonstratable -Advanced negotiation skills.
Hands on experience with supply chain management software – SAP (Experience in Jaggaer is an extra advantage).
Enthusiastic and detail oriented.
Have a strong commercial mind-set.
Able to build and maintain good relationships with key stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills.
Relevant experience within Hydro Power.
Demonstrable experience of working in an international, complex, and fast paced environment.
Proven track record of high customer satisfaction.

Location:-

Delhi, India.

Company Overview:-

Statkraft is a leading company in hydropower internationally and Europe’s largest generator of renewable energy. The Group produces hydropower, wind power, solar power, gas-fired power and supplies district heating. Statkraft is a global company in energy market operations. Statkraft has 4,800 employees in 19 countries. Statkraft in India started its operations in 2004 and has strengthened its footprints in Assets development & management and Market operations (Trading & origination, Forecasting & Scheduling activities and Energy management).