Procurement / Sourcing Executive (2–3 yrs)

<p><strong>Company:</strong> Tarneo Consultants Pvt. Ltd.</p><p> <strong>Location:</strong> Delhi NCR (Field + Office based)</p><p><strong>Role Objective</strong></p><p>You will be responsible for <strong>identifying vendors, negotiating best pricing, and ensuring fast turnaround on quotations and deliveries</strong> for solar and electrical products.</p><p>👉 Your performance directly impacts <strong>company margins and deal closures.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Source vendors via <strong>IndiaMART, OEMs, manufacturers</strong></li><li>Handle <strong>RFQs end-to-end (requirement → vendor comparison → final pricing)</strong></li><li>Negotiate aggressively to achieve <strong>best cost and margins</strong></li><li>Ensure <strong>same-day / fast turnaround on quotations</strong></li><li>Coordinate logistics for <strong>timely dispatch and delivery</strong></li><li>Maintain a database of <strong>verified vendors with pricing benchmarks</strong></li><li>Source <strong>non-standard / urgent requirement items within 24–48 hours</strong></li><li>Work closely with sales team for <strong>quick closures</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Product Categories (Primary Focus)</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Solar DC cables</li><li>MC4 connectors & related connectors</li><li>Balance of System (BOS) components</li><li>Electrical components used in solar / EV infrastructure</li></ul><p>👉 <strong>Ability to quickly source new/unknown products based on RFQ is critical</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Must-Have Requirements</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>2–3 years experience in <strong>procurement / sourcing (industrial / electrical / solar preferred)</strong></li><li>Strong experience with <strong>IndiaMART / vendor sourcing platforms</strong></li><li>Proven ability to <strong>negotiate pricing and compare multiple vendor quotes</strong></li><li>Ability to handle <strong>multiple RFQs under tight timelines</strong></li><li>Comfortable with <strong>Excel, vendor coordination, and follow-ups</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Experience in <strong>solar industry (cables, connectors, BOS, EPC vendors)</strong></li><li>Existing network of <strong>manufacturers / distributors</strong></li><li>Understanding of <strong>pricing trends and margin optimization</strong></li><li>Fast responder (quotes within <strong>2–6 hours max</strong>)</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Compensation</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Fixed: ₹20,000 – ₹35,000/month</li><li>Performance Bonus: Based on <strong>cost savings / speed / deal support</strong></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Important Note</strong></p><p><br></p><p>This is a <strong>high-speed execution role</strong>, not a desk-only job.</p><p> You will be expected to:</p><ul><li>Respond fast</li><li>Negotiate hard</li><li>Deliver accurate quotes quickly</li></ul><p><br></p>

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