Consultant – Power Procurement (SAP IS-U)

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Role Level: Consultant

Function: SAP Utilities / Power Procurement & Energy Management

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable and experienced Consultant – Power Procurement to support power purchase planning, procurement operations, energy accounting, contract management, scheduling, settlements, and regulatory compliance within a utility environment leveraging SAP IS-U and associated utility systems.

The consultant will be responsible for supporting end-to-end power procurement processes, including long-term and short-term power purchase arrangements, energy scheduling, contract administration, power purchase cost management, and integration with SAP IS-U, SAP FI/CO, and energy management systems.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong understanding of electricity markets, power procurement regulations, power purchase agreements (PPAs), scheduling and dispatch mechanisms, and utility commercial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Power Procurement Operations

• Support power procurement activities for meeting consumer demand and load requirements.
• Coordinate procurement from:
• Central Generating Stations
• State Generating Utilities
• Independent Power Producers (IPPs)
• Renewable Energy Sources
• Power Exchanges
• Traders and Bilateral Contracts
• Assist in optimizing the power purchase portfolio while balancing cost and reliability.

Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) Management

• Support administration and monitoring of Power Purchase Agreements.
• Track:
• Contracted Capacity
• Energy Offtake
• Availability Parameters
• Tariff Structures
• Contractual Obligations
• Monitor contract compliance and identify deviations.
• Support PPA renewals, amendments, and contract closure activities.

Load Forecasting & Demand Planning

• Support preparation of demand forecasts based on:
• Historical Consumption Patterns
• Seasonal Variations
• Consumer Growth Trends
• Industrial Demand Patterns
• Assist in developing procurement plans aligned to forecasted demand.
• Coordinate with commercial and operations teams for load planning activities.

Scheduling, Dispatch & Energy Management

• Support power scheduling activities with:
• SLDC (State Load Dispatch Centre)
• RLDC (Regional Load Dispatch Centre)
• Generating Stations
• Monitor energy drawal and generation schedules.
• Support daily, weekly, and monthly energy balancing activities.
• Analyze schedule deviations and support corrective actions.

SAP IS-U & Commercial Integration

• Support integration of power procurement data with SAP IS-U.
• Collaborate with SAP IS-U teams to ensure alignment between:
• Energy Procurement
• Billing
• Energy Accounting
• Revenue Management
• Assist in preparing data for downstream billing and settlement processes.
• Support meter-to-cash process linkage from a commercial perspective.

Energy Accounting & Settlement

• Participate in energy accounting and reconciliation activities.
• Support:
• Energy Balance Reports
• Drawal Reconciliation
• Power Purchase Cost Analysis
• Settlement Calculations
• Assist in verification of invoices received from power suppliers.
• Coordinate with finance teams for settlement and payment processing.

Regulatory Compliance

• Support compliance with:
• CERC Regulations
• SERC Regulations
• Grid Codes
• Renewable Purchase Obligations (RPO)
• Regulatory Reporting Requirements
• Prepare reports and data submissions for regulatory and management reviews.
• Maintain documentation supporting audits and compliance reviews.

Renewable Energy Procurement

• Support procurement and monitoring of renewable power sources including:
• Solar Power
• Wind Power
• Small Hydro
• Green Energy Contracts
• Monitor RPO compliance and renewable energy procurement obligations.
• Support reporting related to renewable energy procurement and usage.

Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards related to:
• Power Procurement Costs
• Demand Forecasts
• Procurement Mix
• Energy Drawal
• Contract Performance
• Energy Balancing
• Identify opportunities for procurement optimization and cost reduction.
• Support management decision-making through data analysis.

SAP Integration & Business Processes

Collaborate with teams responsible for:

• SAP IS-U
• SAP FI/CO
• SAP PM
• SAP BW/BI
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• Meter Data Management Systems (MDMS)

Ensure consistency and accuracy of procurement-related data across enterprise systems.

Testing & Implementation Support

• Support implementation and enhancement initiatives related to power procurement processes.
• Prepare:
• Business Requirement Documents
• Functional Specifications
• Test Cases
• User Manuals
• Participate in:
• Unit Testing
• SIT
• UAT
• Go-Live Activities

Production Support

• Provide functional support for power procurement and settlement processes.
• Analyze and resolve business process issues.
• Support enhancement requests and process optimization initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to operational SLAs.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with:
• Power Procurement Teams
• Commercial Operations Teams
• Load Dispatch Centres
• Regulatory Affairs Teams
• Finance Teams
• SAP Functional Teams
• Power Suppliers and Generators
• Participate in business discussions, workshops, and user training programs.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Power Engineering, Energy Engineering, Commerce, Finance, Management, or related discipline.
• MBA (Power Management, Energy Management, Operations, or Finance) preferred.
• SAP Utilities certification will be an added advantage.

Experience Requirements

• 3–6 years of experience in Power Utilities, Energy Management, or Power Procurement.
• Minimum 2+ years of experience in power procurement, power trading support, energy accounting, or utility commercial operations.
• Experience working with power distribution utilities, generation companies, or electricity boards.
• Exposure to SAP IS-U environments preferred.

Mandatory Technical Skills

Power Procurement & Commercial Operations

• Power Purchase Agreements (PPA)
• Power Procurement Processes
• Demand Forecasting
• Load Planning
• Energy Scheduling
• Energy Accounting
• Settlement Processes
• Power Purchase Cost Analysis

Utility Business Processes

• Electricity Distribution Operations
• Energy Balancing
• Regulatory Compliance
• Revenue Assurance
• Commercial Operations

SAP Knowledge

• SAP IS-U
• SAP FI/CO Integration
• SAP Reporting
• Utility Commercial Processes
• Meter-to-Cash Process Understanding

Preferred Skills

• SAP S/4HANA Utilities
• SAP BW/4HANA
• SAP Analytics Cloud
• Energy Management Systems (EMS)
• MDMS
• Power Exchange Operations
• Renewable Energy Procurement
• Power Market Operations
• Regulatory Reporting Systems

Preferred Industry Experience

• Power Distribution Companies (DISCOMs)
• Electricity Boards
• State Utilities
• Power Trading Organizations
• Energy Utilities
• Renewable Energy Companies

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Good understanding of utility commercial operations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret regulatory and contractual requirements.
• Good presentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across business and technology teams.