Head – Procurement, Contracts Full Time

Company Description

Charge Power Inc., with headquarters in Toronto, Canada, operates global offices in Austin, Texas, and Hyderabad, India. The company specializes in delivering Medium to Large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across North America, Europe, and Asia. Acting as a single point of execution accountability, The team excels in managing contracting, engineering, commissioning, testing, and grid compliance, ensuring projects meet schedules, milestones, and operational handovers under real-world conditions.

Role Description

Charge Power Inc. is seeking a full-time Head of Procurement and Contracts for a hybrid role based in Hyderabad, India, with some remote work flexibility. The role involves overseeing procurement activities, managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and optimizing purchasing strategies to meet company objectives. The successful candidate will align procurement processes with organizational goals, conduct supplier evaluations, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Additional responsibilities include building strategic partnerships and driving cost efficiencies while maintaining quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Vendor Management

• Manage procurement of BESS, electrical, automation, and project equipment/services
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, bid evaluations, vendor negotiations, and purchase orders
• Coordinate with OEMs, EPCs, suppliers, and logistics partners
• Monitor delivery schedules, warranties, and procurement documentation

Contracts & Commercial

• Draft, review, and administer EPC/EPCM, vendor, and service contracts
• Support commercial negotiations, bid submissions, and contract compliance
• Manage contractual risks, variations, claims, and documentation

Regulatory & Compliance

• Coordinate approvals, permits, licenses, and utility submissions
• Support HSE, quality, and audit compliance activities

KRAs / KPIs

• Procurement cost and delivery performance
• Vendor performance and reliability
• Contract compliance and risk reduction
• Timely regulatory approvals
• Documentation and audit compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Power Systems, Energy Systems, or Electronics Engineering
• Master’s degree preferred
• MBA / SCM / Contract Management qualification preferred

Experience

7–15 years in procurement, contracts, and regulatory compliance roles within:

• Energy
• Renewables
• EPC/EPCM
• Industrial or infrastructure sectors

Preferred:

• BESS and renewable energy project exposure

Key Skills

• Procurement and sourcing
• Contract administration
• Commercial negotiations
• Vendor management
• Regulatory compliance
• Risk and claims management
• Documentation and reporting

Preferred Knowledge

• BESS and renewable energy supply chains
• EPC/EPCM contracts
• Grid and electrical regulations
• IEC/IEEE/NFPA standards

Behavioral Competencies

• Commercial acumen
• Negotiation skills
• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management
• Cross-functional coordination
• Strong communication skills