Senior Manager - Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement

Job Description

Senior Manager - Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement

Location: Bengaluru (Travel Required Across India)

About Ossus Biorenewables

Ossus Biorenewables is a pioneering green hydrogen company developing wastewater-to-hydrogen solutions through its proprietary OB HydraCel™ technology. By converting industrial wastewater into clean hydrogen while simultaneously enabling water reuse, Ossus is building a new category of decentralized and cost-effective hydrogen production infrastructure for industrial customers.

With commercial deployments and a rapidly growing project pipeline, Ossus is scaling hydrogen production facilities across India and is seeking an experienced supply chain leader to drive strategic sourcing, procurement excellence, vendor ecosystem development, and project execution support.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager - Supply Chain & Strategic Procurement will be responsible for end-to-end procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor development, contract management, logistics coordination, and supply chain execution for Ossus wastewater-to-hydrogen projects.

The role requires strong techno-commercial expertise in managing procurement and supplier relationships across hydrogen production systems, electrolyzer ecosystem components, rectifiers, power supply infrastructure, industrial process equipment, fabricated systems, automation platforms, and large-scale project execution packages.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience supporting green hydrogen projects, electrolyzer deployments, industrial gas systems, process plant EPC projects, or wastewater treatment infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for hydrogen production facilities and wastewater-to-hydrogen projects.
• Develop procurement strategies aligned with project schedules, engineering requirements, budgets, and business objectives.
• Manage RFQs, techno-commercial evaluations, bid analysis, supplier negotiations, and purchase order execution.
• Establish sourcing strategies for long-lead and critical equipme
• Drive cost optimization and value engineering initiatives across projects.

• Identify, evaluate, qualify, and onboard domestic and international suppliers.
• Build and maintain a strong vendor ecosystem across hydrogen, power electronics, automation, fabrication, wastewater treatment, and process equipment sectors
• Conduct supplier audits, capability assessments, manufacturing evaluations, and performance reviews.
• Develop alternate sourcing channels and localization strategies for critical equipment categories.
• Build strategic relationships with OEMs, EPC contractors, system integrators, fabricators, and technology partners.

• Lead commercial negotiations covering pricing, payment terms, warranties, delivery schedules, service agreements, and annual rate contracts.
• Evaluate total cost of ownership (TCO) and lifecycle costs during supplier selection.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on technical specifications and supplier evaluations.
• Support budgeting, cost estimation, and procurement planning activities.

• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Projects, Finance, and Operations teams.
• Ensure procurement activities remain aligned with project execution schedules and commissioning time lines.
• Track long-lead equipment and proactively manage procurement risks.
• Participate in project review meetings and provide procurement status updates to management.
• Support installation, commissioning, and vendor coordination activities.

• Coordinate Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Pre-Dispatch Inspections (PDI), and supplier audits.
• Review material certifications, inspection reports, FAT documentation, and supplier quality records.
• Ensure supplier compliance with project specifications and applicable industrial standards.
• Work with QA/QC teams to resolve supplier quality issues and non-conformances.

• Manage domestic and international logistics operations.
• Coordinate transportation, warehousing, freight management, dispatch planning, and inventory control.
• Ensure timely delivery of equipment and materials across project sites.
• Monitor logistics costs and optimize supply chain performance.

• Identify procurement and supply chain risks across projects.
• Monitor supplier performance, commodity pricing trends, and material availability.
• Develop mitigation plans for critical supply chain dependencies and long-lead equipment.
• Establish contingency sourcing plans for strategic procurement categories.

Equipment & Categories Managed

The role will be responsible for procurement, sourcing, and supplier management for:

• Electrolyzer Systems and Associated Balance of Plant (BoP)
• Hydrogen Purification Systems
• Hydrogen Compression Systems
• Hydrogen Storage Systems
• Gas Drying and Gas Handling Equipment
• Industrial Gas Equipment

• High-Capacity Rectifiers
• Industrial DC Power Supply Systems
• Power Electronics
• Transformers
• PCCs, MCCs, and Switchgear
• Electrical Control Panels
• Power Distribution Systems
• Industrial Cabling Infrastructure

• Bioreactors and Reactor Internals
• Pressure Vessels and ASME-Certified Equipment
• Process Skids and Modular Systems
• Pumps, Blowers, and Dosing Systems
• Industrial Valves, Fittings, Tubing, and Piping Systems
• Heat Exchangers
• Storage Tanks
• Fabricated Equipment and Structural Assemblies

• PLC Systems
• SCADA Platforms
• Instrumentation and Control Systems
• Sensors and Analyzers
• Process Monitoring Equipment
• Industrial Automation Hardware

• Industrial Wastewater Treatment Equipment
• Water Reuse Systems
• Process Water Infrastructure
• Effluent Treatment Systems

• Structural Fabrication Packages
• Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Packages
• Site Installation Materials
• Project Execution Services

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, or related Engineering discipline.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Procurement, or related field preferred.
• 5 - 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, project procurement, or techno-commercial functions.

Preferred Industry Background

Candidates with experience in one or more of the following sectors will be strongly preferred:

• Green Hydrogen Projects & Infrastructure
• Electrolyzer Manufacturing, Integration, or Deployment
• Hydrogen Production Facilities
• Industrial Gas Plants
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Infrastructure
• Process Plant EPC Projects
• Specialty Chemicals & Process Industries
• Renewable Energy Infrastructure
• Industrial Equipment Manufacturing

Mandatory Technical Exposure

Candidates should have prior experience in procurement, sourcing, vendor development, or supply chain management for:

• Electrolyzer Systems and Electrolyzer Balance of Plant (BoP)
• High-Capacity Rectifiers and DC Power Supply Systems
• Power Electronics and Energy Conversion Equipment
• Hydrogen Purification, Compression, and Storage Equipment
• Industrial Gas Systems
• Pressure Vessels and Process Equipment
• Power Distribution Infrastructure
• Automation Systems and Instrumentation
• Water & Wastewater Treatment Equipment
• Large Industrial EPC Projects

• Strong network of suppliers, OEMs, EPC contractors, and fabricators within the hydrogen, power systems, and industrial process sectors.
• Proven experience managing long-lead equipment procurement, supplier qualification, FAT inspections, and commissioning support.
• Familiarity with domestic and international supplier ecosystems supporting hydrogen infrastructure and power supply systems.
• Ability to manage multiple project procurement schedules simultaneously in a fast-growing technology company.

• Strategic Sourcing & Procurement
• Vendor Development & Supplier Management
• Hydrogen Infrastructure Supply Chains
• Electrolyzer Ecosystem Procurement
• Power Supply & Rectifier Procurement
• Contract Management & Negotiation
• Project Procurement & Expediting
• Cost Optimization & Value Engineering
• Logistics & Inventory Management
• Supplier Quality Management
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management
• ERP & Procurement Systems