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Job Description

Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and Southeast Asia.

Role & Responsibilities

The incumbent will be responsible for managing end-to-end civil procurement activities for renewable energy and infrastructure projects, ensuring cost optimization, timely delivery, and compliance with quality and contractual standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage supply chain and procurement of civil materials and services for renewable and infrastructure projects.
• Procurement of civil works related to substations, transmission lines, wind/solar projects, including foundations, structures, roads, drainage, buildings, and allied works.
• Bottom-up cost estimation for civil works related to substations (up to 220kV), transmission line foundations, and balance-of-plant (BOP) activities.
• Prepare and implement pre-order and post-order procurement procedures, including material control plans, inspection coordination, expediting, and MIS reporting.
• Finalize vendors and subcontractors through vendor identification, rate negotiations, order finalization, and PO issuance.
• Prepare and issue Purchase Orders / Work Orders against finalized contractors and suppliers.
• Coordinate with QA/QC teams for inspections, compliance checks, and timely issuance of MDCCs.
• Monitor supplier and subcontractor performance, including periodic re-evaluations.
• Handle post-award subcontractor management, including mobilization, BG submissions, billing, claims, and dispute resolution.
• Support bid management by analyzing RFPs, BOQs, and commercial terms; evaluate vendor bids and recommend optimal suppliers.
• Ensure cost optimization and savings through cost-benefit analysis, market trend studies, and alternative sourcing strategies.
• Provide market intelligence and procurement data to Engineering, Business Development, and Project teams.
• Ensure continuity of supply while complying with internal procurement policies and contractual requirements.
• Support ERP-based procurement processes including PO creation, document routing, and approvals.

Qualifications & Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering.

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in civil procurement for renewable energy, infrastructure, power, or EPC projects.
• Hands-on experience in procurement of civil construction materials and services, including RCC, structural steel, foundations, roads, and building works.
• Strong knowledge of IS codes, construction standards, and industry best practices.

Technical Attributes

• Ability to provide procurement inputs such as Vendor-BOQ-BOM-Costing matrices to Engineering and Business Development teams.
• Strong understanding of contracts, commercial terms, and civil subcontracting models.
• Well-established network of civil contractors, suppliers, and service providers.
• Experience in RFP preparation, vendor shortlisting, negotiations, and contract closures.
• Awareness of commodity price volatility and market-driven procurement strategies.

Personal Attributes

• Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently to project sites across India.

We offer you

• Interesting and challenging tasks
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team.
• Great opportunities for professional and personal development
• competitive remuneration (based on experience)

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.

We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.

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