Position Title
Assistant Vice President - Vendor Management
Position Summary
Own the end-to-end vendor development engine for Resonia across the transmission project value chainbuilding a stronger and broader ecosystem of EPCs and specialist partners (survey, civil, erection/stringing, substations, logistics, ROW support, testing & commissioning) to improve delivery reliability, safety, quality, and cost competitiveness. Lead capability uplift of tier-3 / mid-sized EPCs and vendors toward tier-1 standards (e.g., process maturity, working-capital discipline, QHSE, delivery governance), while driving strategic partnerships, vendor negotiations, and a performance-led vendor management system that supports Resonia's growth ambitions.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities
- Vendor Ecosystem Expansion & Segmentation: Build a larger, differentiated pool of qualified EPCs and specialist vendors by work-package, geography, and complexity tier to reduce concentration risk and improve competitiveness
- Capability Uplift to Tier-1 Standards: Institutionalize a structured vendor development program to upgrade processes, planning discipline, site governance, and QHSE performance for targeted vendors/EPCs
- Commercial & Working-Capital Enablement: Strengthen vendor financial resilience through improved contracting constructs, milestone structures, payment discipline, and ecosystem partnerships (e.g., vendor financing / credit facilitation) while protecting Resonia's cash and risk position
- Quality, Safety & Delivery Assurance: Embed consistent operating discipline across partner ecosystemaudits, leading indicators, training, and corrective-action mechanisms to reduce rework, incidents, and schedule slippages
- Partnering & Negotiation Leadership: Lead Resonia-side negotiations for vendor development engagements, capability-linked performance terms, and partnership models to scale delivery without compromising governance
Position Demands
Frequent travel to Project Sites, Vendor Offices
Competencies
Behavioural - Impact and Influence
Behavioural - Information Seeking
Behavioural - Initiative
Behavioural - Innovative Thinking
Functional - Financial
Functional - Operational
Functional - People
Functional - Strategic
About Us
Sterlite Power is India's leading integrated power transmission developer and solutions provider, focused on addressing complex challenges in the sector by tackling the key constraints of time, space and capital.
We believe that electricity access transforms societies and delivers long-lasting social impact. Sterlite Power is uniquely positioned to solve the toughest challenges of energy delivery.
We Are Guided By Our Core Purpose Of Empowering Humanity By Addressing The Toughest Challenges Of Energy Delivery. Our Four Core Values Form The Pillars Of Our Organisation
- Respect: Everyone counts
- Social Impact: We work to improve lives
- Fun: Thank God it's Monday!
- Innovation: A new way today
Sterlite Power is a leading global developer of power transmission infrastructure with projects of over 10,000 circuit kms and 15,000 MVA in India and Brazil. With an industry-leading portfolio of power conductors, EHV cables and OPGW, Sterlite Power also offers solutions for upgrading, uprating and strengthening existing networks. The Company has set new benchmarks in the industry by use of cutting-edge technologies and innovative financing. Sterlite Power is also the sponsor of Indi Grid, India's first power sector Infrastructure Investment Trust (InvIT), listed on the BSE and NSE.
For more details, visit: www.sterlitepower.com
