Position : Sr. Executive/AM – Contract Management (Contract Drafting & Procurement Negotiation)
Location: Mumbai – Head Office
Experience: 4 to 8 years (Experience in Renewable Energy industry is preferred)
Package : 10 to 15 LPA
Qualification : BE /B Tech. / LLB
The Assistant Manager- Contract Management you will be responsible for assisting drafting contracts related to procurement of Technical/Long lead items, Services & packages required for Project Execution, MRO, O&M of renewable energy sector.
This role involves supporting the procurement team in various tasks related to contract drafting, contract vetting & contract negotiation, vendor management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Main job Responsibilities:
- To support the Procurement function by independently drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing procurement contracts for renewable energy projects, ensuring risk mitigation, commercial protection, and alignment with company policies.
- Draft, review, and finalize procurement-related contracts including EPC, supply, service, O&M, AMC, logistics, and civil/mechanical/electrical packages.
- Develop and customize contract templates, GCC/SCC, scope of work, payment terms, LDs, warranties, and risk clauses.
- Ensure contracts are aligned with internal procurement policies, commercial approvals, and legal guidelines.
Contract Negotiation
- Lead and support commercial and contractual negotiations with vendors, OEMs, EPC contractors, and service providers.
- Negotiate key contractual terms such as price, payment milestones, LDs, performance guarantees, warranties, indemnities, termination, and dispute resolution.
- Balance commercial objectives with risk mitigation during negotiations.
Stakeholder Coordination
- Work closely with Procurement, Legal, Projects, Engineering, Finance, and SCM teams to close contracts efficiently.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders to understand scope, risks, and commercial intent before finalizing contracts.
- Interface with external legal counsels when required.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure contracts comply with statutory, regulatory, and company requirements.
- Identify contractual risks and propose mitigation measures.
- Support audits, contract compliance reviews, and post-award clarifications.
Documentation & Governance
- Maintain contract documentation, trackers, and version controls.
- Support PO issuance, amendments, variations, and contract closures.
- Ensure adherence to approval matrices and governance processes.
Key Skills & Competencies:
- Strong expertise in contract drafting and negotiation within renewable energy procurement.
- Deep understanding of procurement contracts for Solar / Wind / Hybrid / BESS projects.
- Sound knowledge of commercial terms, Incoterms, LD structures, warranties, guarantees, and risk clauses.
- Strong negotiation, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple contracts simultaneously.
Preferred Experience:
- Exposure to IPP / EPC contracting models.
- Experience working with OEMs, EPC contractors, and large vendors.
- Familiarity with internal audits and governance frameworks.
- Support the procurement team in vendor selection, evaluation, and management.
- Draft, review, and manage contracts, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate records of contracts, vendor performance, and procurement activities.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand their procurement needs and provide support.
- Monitor contract performance and address any issues or discrepancies.
- Assist in the development and implementation of procurement policies and procedures.
- Conduct market research to identify potential vendors and cost-saving opportunities.
- Prepare reports and presentations on procurement activities and performance.
- Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in procurement
