Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Role Level: Consultant
Function: SAP Utilities / Power Procurement & Energy Management
Employment Type: Full-Time
We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Consultant – Power Procurement to support power purchase planning, procurement operations, energy accounting, contract management, scheduling, settlements, and regulatory compliance within a utility environment leveraging SAP IS-U and associated utility systems.
The consultant will be responsible for supporting end-to-end power procurement processes, including long-term and short-term power purchase arrangements, energy scheduling, contract administration, power purchase cost management, and integration with SAP IS-U, SAP FI/CO, and energy management systems.
The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of electricity markets, power procurement regulations, power purchase agreements (PPAs), scheduling and dispatch mechanisms, and utility commercial operations.
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Support power procurement activities for meeting consumer demand and load requirements.
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Coordinate procurement from:
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Central Generating Stations
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State Generating Utilities
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Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
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Renewable Energy Sources
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Power Exchanges
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Traders and Bilateral Contracts
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Assist in optimizing the power purchase portfolio while balancing cost and reliability.
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Support administration and monitoring of Power Purchase Agreements.
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Track:
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Contracted Capacity
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Energy Offtake
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Availability Parameters
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Tariff Structures
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Contractual Obligations
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Monitor contract compliance and identify deviations.
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Support PPA renewals, amendments, and contract closure activities.
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Support preparation of demand forecasts based on:
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Historical Consumption Patterns
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Seasonal Variations
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Consumer Growth Trends
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Industrial Demand Patterns
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Assist in developing procurement plans aligned to forecasted demand.
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Coordinate with commercial and operations teams for load planning activities.
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Support power scheduling activities with:
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SLDC (State Load Dispatch Centre)
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RLDC (Regional Load Dispatch Centre)
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Generating Stations
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Monitor energy drawal and generation schedules.
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Support daily, weekly, and monthly energy balancing activities.
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Analyze schedule deviations and support corrective actions.
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Support integration of power procurement data with SAP IS-U.
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Collaborate with SAP IS-U teams to ensure alignment between:
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Energy Procurement
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Billing
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Energy Accounting
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Revenue Management
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Assist in preparing data for downstream billing and settlement processes.
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Support meter-to-cash process linkage from a commercial perspective.
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Participate in energy accounting and reconciliation activities.
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Support:
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Energy Balance Reports
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Drawal Reconciliation
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Power Purchase Cost Analysis
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Settlement Calculations
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Assist in verification of invoices received from power suppliers.
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Coordinate with finance teams for settlement and payment processing.
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Support compliance with:
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CERC Regulations
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SERC Regulations
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Grid Codes
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Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO)
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Regulatory Reporting Requirements
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Prepare reports and data submissions for regulatory and management reviews.
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Maintain documentation supporting audits and compliance reviews.
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Support procurement and monitoring of renewable power sources including:
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Solar Power
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Wind Power
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Small Hydro
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Green Energy Contracts
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Monitor RPO compliance and renewable energy procurement obligations.
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Support reporting related to renewable energy procurement and usage.
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Prepare MIS reports and dashboards related to:
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Power Procurement Costs
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Demand Forecasts
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Procurement Mix
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Energy Drawal
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Contract Performance
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Energy Balancing
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Identify opportunities for procurement optimization and cost reduction.
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Support management decision-making through data analysis.
Collaborate with teams responsible for:
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SAP IS-U
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SAP FI/CO
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SAP PM
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SAP BW/BI
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SAP Analytics Cloud
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Energy Management Systems (EMS)
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Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)
Ensure consistency and accuracy of procurement-related data across enterprise systems.
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Support implementation and enhancement initiatives related to power procurement processes.
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Prepare:
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Business Requirement Documents
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Functional Specifications
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Test Cases
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User Manuals
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Participate in:
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Unit Testing
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SIT
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UAT
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Go-Live Activities
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Provide functional support for power procurement and settlement processes.
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Analyze and resolve business process issues.
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Support enhancement requests and process optimization initiatives.
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Ensure adherence to operational SLAs.
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Coordinate with:
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Power Procurement Teams
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Commercial Operations Teams
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Load Dispatch Centres
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Regulatory Affairs Teams
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Finance Teams
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SAP Functional Teams
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Power Suppliers and Generators
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Participate in business discussions, workshops, and user training programs.
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Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Management, or related discipline.
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MBA (Power Management, Energy Management, Operations, or Finance) preferred.
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SAP Utilities certification will be an added advantage.
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3–6 years of experience in Power Utilities, Energy Management, or Power Procurement.
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Minimum 2+ years of experience in power procurement, power trading support, energy accounting, or utility commercial operations.
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Experience working with power distribution utilities, generation companies, or electricity boards.
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Exposure to SAP IS-U environments preferred.
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Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
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Power Procurement Processes
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Demand Forecasting
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Load Planning
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Energy Scheduling
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Energy Accounting
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Settlement Processes
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Power Purchase Cost Analysis
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Electricity Distribution Operations
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Energy Balancing
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Regulatory Compliance
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Revenue Assurance
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Commercial Operations
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SAP IS-U
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SAP FI/CO Integration
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SAP Reporting
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Utility Commercial Processes
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Meter-to-Cash Process Understanding
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SAP S/4HANA Utilities
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SAP BW/4HANA
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SAP Analytics Cloud
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Energy Management Systems (EMS)
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MDMS
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Power Exchange Operations
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Renewable Energy Procurement
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Power Market Operations
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Regulatory Reporting Systems
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Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)
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Electricity Boards
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State Utilities
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Power Trading Organizations
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Energy Utilities
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Renewable Energy Companies
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Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
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Good understanding of utility commercial operations.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Strong problem-solving capabilities.
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Ability to interpret regulatory and contractual requirements.
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Good presentation and reporting skills.
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Ability to work collaboratively across business and technology teams.
