Procurement Engineer

PROCUREMENT ENGINEER

Who We Are?

Cleantech Industry Resources accelerates United States solar, battery storage and EV projects by providing turnkey development as a service including 100% internal systems engineering. The company deploys a leading team that spun out of the largest solar power producer in the world. This team operates within a sophisticated suite of software to support projects from land origination, through to commercial operation.

Location of Position:

• Chennai/Ahmedabad/Noida

What We Offer

• Opportunity to join a top-notch, collaborative team of professionals
• Fantastic team environment and collaborative culture
• Professional development opportunities to grow into an industry leader
• Regular team outings, events, and activities to foster a positive work environment

Our Commitment to Diversity

At CIR, we are dedicated to nurturing a diverse and equitable workforce that truly reflects our community. We deeply value each person’s unique perspective, skills, and experiences. CIR embraces all individuals, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or nationality. We are steadfast in our commitment to fostering a just and inclusive world through intentional policies and actions. Your individuality enriches our collective strength, and we strive to ensure everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Procurement Engineer to support sourcing and procurement activities for utility-scale solar and BESS projects across global market. The role involves vendor identification, supplier qualification, RFQ/RFP management, commercial evaluation, and coordination with internal engineering and estimation teams to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement.

Core Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard new suppliers for solar PV, BESS, electrical, civil, and balance-of-system equipment.
• Maintain and update the vendor database with supplier information, certifications, and compliance documents.
• Prepare and issue RFQs/RFPs to qualified vendors and manage the complete bidding process.
• Coordinate with suppliers to obtain quotations, technical documents, lead times, and commercial clarifications.
• Perform commercial bid evaluations and prepare comparison sheets.
• Follow up with vendors for pricing, technical queries, and documentation.
• Support FEOC, domestic content, and supplier compliance documentation requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Estimation, and Project teams to ensure procurement requirements are met.
• Maintain procurement records, vendor communications, and project documentation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil Engineering, or a related field.

Technical Skills and Experience

Software Proficiency:

• Understanding of AutoCAD
• MS Office
• Strong knowledge in procurement documentation
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.

Renewable Energy Systems:

• 2–5 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in the renewable energy or EPC industry.
• Experience with solar PV, BESS, or electrical equipment procurement is preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple RFQs and vendor interactions simultaneously.

Preferred Skills

• Vendor sourcing and supplier management
• Commercial bid analysis
• RFQ/RFP preparation
• Cost comparison and procurement coordination
• Documentation and compliance management
• Strong analytical and communication skills

Psychosocial Skills /Human Skills/Behavioural Skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to take ideas and run with them from concept to conclusion.
• Technical understanding of clean energy business processes
• Exceptional verbal and writing communication skills with superiors, peers, partners, and other stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal skills while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of this job require an individual to be able to work at a computer for most of the day, be able to participate in conference calls and travel to team retreats on a time-to-time basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Conditions

The work environment is usually quiet (normal city traffic noises are common), a blend of artificial and natural light, temperate and generally supports a collaborative work environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Cleantech Industry Resources, we embrace diversity and uphold a strong dedication to establishing an all-encompassing atmosphere for both our staff and associates. Our choices in employment are free from any bias related to race, creed, nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical limitations, veteran status, or any other legally safeguarded attributes.

Being an integral part of Cleantech Industry Resources means you can expect to be immersed in a realm of professional possibilities within a culture that nurtures teamwork, adaptability, and the embracing of all.