Procurement Specialist

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November 11

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Greenlight Planet

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Energy • Social Impact • B2C

Greenlight Planet is a company that has transitioned to the brand Sun King. It specializes in designing, distributing, installing, and financing solar energy solutions, specifically for the 1. 8 billion people without reliable electricity access. The company provides a range of solar products, such as lanterns, home systems, and AC electricity systems, to meet diverse power needs across Africa and Asia. Sun King's solutions facilitate off-grid power access, offering reliable and sustainable energy alternatives to traditional power sources. The company operates on a global scale, including in regions such as East Africa, South Asia, and Oceania, and also provides pay-as-you-go financing options to make solar energy more accessible and affordable.

1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2009

⚡ Energy

🌍 Social Impact

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Oversee procurement and supply chain activities for solar inverters, PV modules, BOS accessories, and EPC services. • Coordinate closely with the Product Quality team to ensure all sourcing, development, and supplier engagements are aligned with Sun King’s global quality standards. • Identify, evaluate, and onboard vendors with proven capabilities and reliability. • Negotiate contracts and pricing to ensure cost efficiency and value. • Benchmark vendors and market trends to define optimal product specs with compliance, quality, and cost-effectiveness. • Drive value creation through vendor innovation, supply chain optimization, and long-term partnerships. • Contribute to NPD of solar and LED products through supplier identification and validation. • Ensure compliance of procured items with technical specifications and industry standards. • Coordinate with internal teams and EPC partners for timely and smooth execution.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of proven experience in solar supply chain and procurement. • Strong vendor network for BOS components and installation services. • Demonstrated expertise in negotiation, benchmarking, and vendor development. • Prior experience in contributing to NPD of solar or LED products is preferred. • Good knowledge of the quality framework for the said components and ability to ensure vendor compliance.

🏖️ Benefits

• Professional growth in a dynamic, rapidly expanding, high-social-impact industry • An open-minded, collaborative culture made up of enthusiastic colleagues who are driven by the challenge of innovation towards profound impact on people and the planet. • A truly multicultural experience: you will have the chance to work with and learn from people from different geographies, nationalities, and backgrounds. • Structured, tailored learning and development programs that help you become a better leader, manager, and professional through the Sun King Center for Leadership.