We are seeking a strategic and high-impact Senior Manager – Procurement (OPEX) to lead end-to-end operational procurement for 1.2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Gopalpur, Orrisa. This role is accountable for ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical raw materials, consumables, utilities, spares, and services required for continuous high-volume manufacturing. The position requires strong techno-commercial expertise, global sourcing exposure, and leadership capability in a fast-scaling manufacturing environment. The role requires strong exposure to semiconductor/solar procurement and international supplier handling.
Qualification/ Personal Attributes
Relevant SCM/ procurement/commercial experience with an operational manufacturing factory.
Experience: 10-12 years of relevant post qualification experience. Minimum 5+ years in solar cell/module manufacturing, semiconductor, or high-volume process industry
Education: B-Tech Mandatory, MBA/ Diploma in SCM is preferred.
Proven experience in a purchasing management role, preferably within an operational manufacturing plant.
Contract management and supplier experience.
Computer literate, especially Power Point and Excel skills
Hand on User Experience on SAP or Equivalent Software
Strong exposure to Global sourcing (China & SE Asia preferred)
Commodity price tracking & analysis
Strong negotiation skills (international vendors)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Procurement Leadership:
Define and execute procurement strategy aligned with plant capacity (1.2 GW) and ramp-up roadmap
Build resilient sourcing models for critical materials
Lead long-term commercial strategy for high-value and commodity-linked materials
Establish procurement governance framework and policies
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Lead sourcing of:
Silicon wafers ( TOPCon preferred)
Silver paste, Screens, etc
Chemicals & Gases (HF, HNO3, Specialty and Bulk Gases)
Production Consumables & Spares
Develop long-term sourcing strategy aligned to 1.2 GW production targets.
Conduct global RFQs and cost benchmarking.
Packaging materials
Spares and MRO items
Ensure 99%+ material availability to meet production plans.
Vendor Development & Management
Identify and onboard domestic & international suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, contracts, credit terms, and volume commitments.
Monitor supplier KPIs: quality rejection rate, lead time etc.
Conduct supplier audits and risk assessments.
Assist Senior Management team in ensuring effective relationships with client businesses through maintaining an appropriate interface between procurement and suppliers
Cost Optimization & Budgeting
Track global Silicon, Wafers and commodity price trends.
Prepare procurement budgets and monthly MIS reports.
Discover profitable suppliers and initiate business and organization partnerships
Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice procurement vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
Benchmark global pricing and supplier competitiveness
Optimize inventory norms, safety stock, and payment terms
Deliver measurable improvements in cash flow and procurement ROI
Supply Continuity & Risk Management
Ensure uninterrupted material supply to meet 1.2 GW capacity.
Develop alternate supplier strategies.
Manage import/export documentation and compliance.
Work closely with logistics for international shipments.
Develop dual/multi-sourcing strategies for all critical categories
Conduct supply risk assessments and mitigation planning
Monitor global supply chain disruptions and geopolitical risks
Establish business continuity plans for critical materials
Cross-Functional Coordination
Align with Production Planning for demand forecasting.
Coordinate with QA/QC on supplier quality issues.
Partner with Finance for payment planning and working capital control.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance
. Systems, Compliance & Process Excellence
Ensure compliance with procurement governance and audit standards
Lead ERP-driven procurement processes (SAP/Oracle preferred)
Strengthen internal controls and approval workflows
Support digitalization and automation initiatives in procurement
About Luminous
Luminous Power Technologies, a leader in energy solutions, is a 35-year-old company which started as a small venture. Now on its brand transformation journey, its mission is to become a name synonymous with all-encompassing home electrical, power backup and residential solar solutions and create millions of happy homes in India.
Today, Luminous is already a powerful, trustworthy brand name in 100 million Indian homes. During this successful journey, it has embraced the core values of reliability, consistency, longevity and the highest standards of integrity along with dynamic ideas and innovation. Its consumer-centric focus has led Luminous into new categories to deliver excellence in every product and home solution it offers. With 7 manufacturing units, more than 28 sales offices in India and presence in over 36 countries our 6000 employees serve more than 60,000 channel partners and millions of customers. Our motto has always been Customer Delight through Innovation & Passion with focus on Execution & Team-work. At Luminous, we passionately innovate to make life comfortable and efficient.
Luminous is a group company of Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management with presence in over 100 countries, 1.5 lakh people and a revenue of Rs. 2 lakh crore.
