Manager Commercial & Procurement at Zonergy Solar… · Islamabad

Job Role: Manager – Commercial & Procurement

Reporting to: Director Asia Pacific

Company: Zonergy Solar Development Pakistan | MNC (Chinese Company)

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Job Summary:

Zonergy is seeking a detail-oriented Manager Commercial & Procurement to lead our commercial, strategic sourcing, and supply chain operations. In this role, you will develop project cost models, negotiate high-value supply contracts with Tier-1 solar suppliers, drive SAP/ERP procurement workflows, and optimize vendor performance across solar hardware and EPC project lines.

The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills in financial/cost modeling, hands-on experience in solar hardware procurement, and a track record of driving cost savings and logistics efficiency.

Responsibilities:

1. Commercial Engineering & EPC Costing

• Develop, standardize, and maintain dynamic cost estimation models and Bill of Quantities (BOQs) for C&I and utility-scale solar projects.
• Conduct detailed Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis for major equipment (Tier-1 solar modules, inverters, transformers, structural racking/trackers).
• Analyze market fluctuations in solar commodities (polysilicon, steel, copper, freight) to forecast material costs and mitigate commercial pricing risks.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Management

• Manage end-to-end Request for Proposal (RFP) / Request for Quotation (RFQ) processes, including technical evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract award.
• Build, update, and manage a robust Tier-1 qualified vendor database across module, inverter, BOS (Balance of System), and EPC sub-contractor categories.
• Negotiate high-value supply agreements, warranty terms, performance guarantees, and key commercial conditions (Incoterms, payment milestones, SLA metrics).

3. Operational Excellence & Process Digitization

• Enforce and streamline SAP/ERP procurement workflows, including Purchase Requisitions (PRs), Purchase Orders (POs), vendor billing, and milestone-based payment processing.
• Establish, digitize, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across cross-functional procurement and inventory workflows.
• Design and deploy automated procurement tracking dashboards and executive reporting frameworks for senior leadership.

4. Performance Optimization & KPI Management

• Routinely track, analyze, and present key departmental performance metrics with root-cause analysis and corrective countermeasures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, and Finance to streamline logistics, optimize supply chain timelines, and prevent project delays.

Key Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical), Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 3-6 Years’ experience in Supply Chain Management/Commercial & Procurement (Electrical/Solar environment preferred).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in SAP/ERP procurement modules, advanced MS Excel financial/cost modeling (VBA, Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP), and solar hardware domain knowledge.
• Core Competencies: Data-driven decision making, contract law and commercial terms negotiation, strategic vendor management, cross-functional project execution, and proactive problem-solving.

Pay: Rs140,000.00 - Rs150,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• What is your current salary?
• Solar Equipment Sourcing: How many years of experience do you have sourcing major solar components (Tier-1 modules, inverters, transformers, trackers, or BOS equipment)?
• Cost & Financial Modeling: How would you rate your proficiency in MS Excel for financial modeling (including dynamic cost models, BOQs, Pivot Tables, and XLOOKUP)?
• EPC Contract Negotiation: Have you personally negotiated commercial supply terms (such as Incoterms, performance guarantees, warranty terms, and milestone payment schedules) with Tier-1 solar manufacturers or EPC sub-contractors?
• Cost Savings Track Record: "Briefly describe a specific project or sourcing initiative where you successfully negotiated cost savings or mitigated commercial supply risks in a solar or electrical project.
• ERP Proficiency: Do you have hands-on experience using SAP or similar ERP systems for procurement workflows (PR/PO generation, vendor payments, etc.)?
• Solar/Electrical Experience: Do you have at least 3 - 6 years of commercial, procurement, or supply chain experience specifically within an electrical or solar energy environment?

Work Location: In person