Head Contracts – GM / Sr. GM Level

Job Title: Head Contracts – GM / Sr. GM Level
Department:
Reporting to: EPC Head
Educational Qualifications:
Work Experience:
Location: New Delhi (Corporate Office)
Travel:
Corporate Overview:
Azure Power is a new-age independent solar energy company with cutting-edge technology. We harness the abundance of solar energy in India to offer clean and affordable solar energy to customers with zero upfront cost and operational expenses. Azure Power has been at the forefront of developments in the sector since its inception in 2007.
Azure Power has presence in 14 states. Azure has created a historic first success for private investment in renewable solar power generation in India. Azure Power is the lowest end-solar cost power producer in the industry and have been successful in bringing the power cost from INR 17 in 2009 to INR 6.44 in 2014. Azure Power has been the benchmark setter for the Indian Solar Industry with the first solar power plant launch in private sector at a mega scale in Punjab. The company also installed India’s first megawatt scale solar rooftop project in Gandhi Nagar Gujarat and which was awarded the top 10 Public Private Partnership, 2013 by World Bank. Azure Power’s Solar as a Service offering, manages the entire project process for its customers, reduces costs of generating electricity, and provides long term predictable pricing.Our offices are located across India and US. We are currently hiring for positions in our Delhi office.
Long-term objectives:
Will be responsible for ensuring Reviewing and Negotiation Of Contracts, Terms and Conditions, Legal Requirements, and Compliances pertaining to Corporate Governance Norms and Procedures for Contractual Obligations on behalf of Azure Power India Private Limited. Accountable for Due Diligence on Contract Conditions and Warranties/Guarantees, After Sales Services and Terms of Payment and Delivery for Supplies Of Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Items required for Site Execution and Commissioning. Good understanding Of Tax / CST/ Excise and Custom Duty. Drafting and Vetting Of EPC Contracts – Review Of Contracts as per the Agreed Terms and Conditions. Responsible for ensuring Supplies as per the agreed and negotiated terms of Delivery. Ensuring Statutory Compliances as required under various Laws. Due Diligence on Agreements pertaining to Contract Finalization and Monitoring. Support to EPC Team on Project Completion and Cross Functional support to Finance team for ensuring timely payments to Vendors as per the Contract terms. Ensure Compliances from Vendors as required from Corporate Governance Perspective.
Roles and Responsibilities
Due Diligence and Compliances pertaining to EPC Contracts – PO Vetting and Commercials.
Compliance of RFQ & Negotiation Process. , Vetting Key terms of PO related to Scope Of Work.
Price Monitoring as per the Negotiation Process, Tax Related Clauses / LDs
Drafting, Vetting and Review Of EPC Contracts – Forms and Formats Designing.
Suppliers / Services are ensuring approval POs get release as per approved schedule.
Identifying Of new commercial opportunities and supporting Business Growth.
Responsible for complete PO Process Management.
Liaison with Suppliers for better terms and Commercial negotiations
Technical and Commercial Negotiations – Evaluations and Comparatives for Vendor Selection.
Deft Knowledge in Taxes/ Duties – CST, Customs, Excise, Local Sales Tax, VAT, – for finalisation of Contracts
Documentation as required for Contract Finalisation and Records Maintenance.
Competencies/Skills
BE / BTech Electrical with experience in Contracts Management 16 – 24 years’
Good Presentation Skills and Sound Conceptual Knowledge in EPC Contract – Legal & Technical aspects.
Team Handling Exposure and Excellent Communication Skills, Must have handled Compliances as per Corporate Governance Norms and Procedures, Dynamic and Leadership Oriented