The opportunity
About this role
To manage procurement and logistics activities related to Solar Photovoltaic (PV)/Wind/BESS modules, inverters, trackers, and associated solar equipment across Masdar’s Clean Energy projects, ensuring efficient, timely, and compliant execution of sourcing strategies, supplier management, and material delivery aligned with project schedules, technical requirements, and Masdar’s ESG and responsible sourcing goals.
The role executes tendering, negotiations, contracting, expediting, and quality oversight for wind packages, ensuring collaboration with stakeholders and alignment with Masdar’s procurement policies, governance frameworks, and local content objectives to maximize value-for-money, schedule certainty, risk mitigation and long-term performance of solar energy assets.
Key Responsibilities :
Lead end-to-end execution of procurement processes for solar packages, from RFP/RFQ preparation, bid clarifications, evaluations, negotiations, contract drafting, and purchase order administration
Manage supply, O&M, and long-term service agreements, ensuring commercial and contractual terms support project schedules and mitigate risks
Oversee logistics arrangements, optimizing transportation routes, warehousing, and shipments for efficiency and cost-effectiveness
Coordinate third-party quality services to ensure adherence to specifications and resolution of performance claims
Execute factory and OEM qualification programs for PV/Wind/BESS modules, inverters, and trackers, including audits and updates reflecting technology advancements and localization needs
Monitor supplier performance during manufacturing and delivery, identify non-conformances, and implement corrective actions
Maintain supplier qualification documentation and performance records for audit readiness
Conduct market intelligence on pricing, availability, technology trends, and supply chain dynamics
Prepare procurement schedules and cost forecasts in coordination with project and technical teams to meet project milestones
Ensure procurement activities adhere to Masdar’s policies, Delegation of Authority, governance requirements, and ESG standards
Maintain comprehensive documentation of contracts, POs, and supplier records for audit and governance compliance
Coordinate with engineering, project delivery, legal, finance, and logistics teams to align procurement execution with technical and commercial requirements
Provide regular updates to Head Supply Chain and stakeholders on procurement status, risks, and improvement opportunities
Engage with key suppliers, personally leading critical negotiations when required