Chief Procurement Officer

Prozeal Green Energy Limited is seeking a Chief Procurement Officer in Junagadh, Gujarat, to lead procurement for large-scale Solar EPC projects. The role involves strategic sourcing, vendor development, compliance, and risk management, with a focus on cost optimization and supply security. Candidates should have 20+ years of experience, particularly in Solar EPC, and strong negotiation skills. This position offers board-level visibility and leadership growth opportunities.
About the Company Prozeal Green Energy Limited is committed to providing innovative solutions in the renewable energy sector, focusing on Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) and Independent Power Producer (IPP) projects. Our mission is to drive operational excellence and sustainable growth while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.


About the Role The Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) will lead the end-to-end procurement and supply chain function for large-scale Solar EPC projects. The role is responsible for strategic sourcing of solar modules, inverters, MMS, BOS materials, and EPC services while ensuring cost optimization, supply security, statutory compliance, and margin protection. The CPO will act as a strategic business partner to Projects, Engineering, and Finance to enable scalable and profitable growth.


Responsibilities - Strategic Sourcing & Commercial Leadership


Develop long-term sourcing strategy for:Solar Modules (ALMM compliant)Inverters (String/Central)Module Mounting Structures (MMS)Cables (DC/AC/HT/LT)Transformers, RMUs, SCADA & BOSNegotiate techno-commercial contracts with Tier-1 OEMs.Drive cost leadership through rate contracts and volume aggregation.Monitor commodity trends (steel, copper, aluminum, PV cells).Project Procurement ManagementEnsure timely material availability aligned with project schedules.Coordinate closely with Engineering & Project teams for BOQ finalization.Support bid team during tender stage with competitive pricing.Oversee logistics, import management, and site-level coordination.Vendor Development & ComplianceIdentify and onboard reliable domestic and global suppliers.Implement vendor evaluation and performance scorecards.Ensure compliance with MNRE, ALMM, DISCOM, and statutory requirements.Develop alternate vendor strategies to mitigate supply risk.Governance & Risk ManagementEstablish procurement SOPs, delegation matrix, and approval workflows.Strengthen contract clauses (LDs, warranties, bank guarantees).Ensure audit compliance and financial discipline.Implement ERP-driven procurement tracking and dashboards.Team LeadershipBuild and lead a high-performance procurement & supply chain team.Drive transparency, ethics, and accountability across procurement processes.
Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical preferred); MBA preferred.


20+ years of procurement experience, with at least 5–7 years in Solar EPC / Infrastructure leadership.Proven experience handling MW-scale project procurement.Strong OEM and vendor network in the solar ecosystem.
Required Skills - Strong understanding of Solar EPC components & project lifecycle


Advanced negotiation & contract management skillsCost control and margin-focused mindsetRisk assessment and mitigation expertiseLeadership and stakeholder managementStrong analytical and financial acumen Preferred Skills - Strong OEM and vendor network in the solar ecosystem. 💼 What We Offer - Board-level visibility & strategic influenceOpportunity to build procurement from a growth-stage to scale-stage platformPerformance-driven compensation structureHigh ownership, fast decision-making cultureDirect engagement with Tier-1 OEMs in India’s renewable ecosystemLong-term leadership growth opportunity