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The Strategic Procurement Planner is responsible for elevating procurement from a transactional function to a strategic business enabler — combining rigorous category management, data-driven decision support, and process transformation to drive measurable cost savings, supply chain resilience, and competitive advantage in solar EPC tendering. . Responsibilities & Accountabilities 1. Decision Support & Executive Reporting -Develop structured, decision-ready dashboards and reports — not raw data dumps -Translate supply chain data into clear insights, risks, and actionable recommendations -Prepare weekly executive summaries covering: Key decisions required by management Cost movements and risk exposure Supply constraints and opportunities -Drive standardisation of reporting formats and cadence across all active projects . 2. Supply Chain Automation & Process Transformation -Design and implement automated workflows for RFQ, sourcing, cost comparison, bid evaluation, and supplier performance tracking -Evaluate tactical and strategic procurement processes and operational performance of sites; perform gap analysis and identify improvement plans -Improve ERP utilisation; integrate procurement data across functions to eliminate silos -Reduce manual processes and improve cycle time, accuracy, and auditability -Participate in organisational design activities to achieve supply chain operational excellence . 3. Strategic Sourcing & Category Management -Develop and execute category strategies for key solar EPC components: modules, inverters, structures, BOS, and subcontractors -Work with management to implement sourcing strategies for externally procured parts and services under Category Management -Evaluate supply chain data across business entities; develop procurement strategy by category -Build cost models and benchmarks to support project pricing and tender decisions -Lead high-impact negotiations for key packages; draft and negotiate terms of contracts and agreements in accordance with company standards -Derive and actively manage Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) -Develop and implement a structured plan to achieve cost savings targets . 4. Tender & Commercial Support -Partner with Business Development and Tender teams to validate cost assumptions, ensure supply feasibility, and identify optimisation opportunities -Provide risk-adjusted supply chain inputs for competitive bidding -Assist in conducting professional bids and tenders; implement new or modified sources of supply in line with agreed strategies -Challenge internal assumptions with data-backed insights; ensure commercial discipline without compromising project speed . 5. Supplier Strategy & Performance Management -Rationalise and segment the supplier base into strategic, preferred, and transactional tiers -Establish supplier scorecards covering cost, delivery, quality, and flexibility metrics -Build and manage effective supplier management processes and strong long-term supplier partnerships -Develop and implement supplier evaluation, audit, and development processes and tools. -Implement contingency strategies for critical supply risks; rationalise supply base across group companies . 6. Market Intelligence & Risk Management -Monitor market trends across pricing (modules, logistics, FX, raw materials), supplier capacity, and supply reliability -Conduct scenario analysis and provide forward-looking insights to management -Identify, assess, and mitigate supply chain risks proactively . 7. Governance, Compliance & Policy -Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and contract governance standards -Assure policies and documentation are followed to ensure consistent and compliant supply chain integration -Standardise sourcing, evaluation, and approval processes across the group -Maintain commercial discipline and uphold procurement integrity at all