Senior Associate, Procurement (BESS, Inverter and HV)

Description

The position’s primary focus will be to lead the procurement for Battery Energy Storage (BESS), PV/BESS Inverters and High Voltage (GSU, MVT and Circuit Beaker) Equipment. The ideal candidate is expected to possess product technical knowledge and market intel along with the commercial expertise to support the outlined equipment scope for utility scale BESS and PV projects.

The Senior Associate, Procurement will support Arevon’s +10 GWh development and 1 GWh operating BESS portfolio. The selected candidate will report to the Technical Procurement Manager and have cross functional interaction with Development, Origination, Engineering, Construction, M&A, and Operations teams.

• Conducting manufacturing facility site visits to witness production and equipment testing.
• Develop equipment assumptions and bid strategies for M&A and greenfield projects.
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to influence equipment specifications, identify value engineering opportunities, and manage lead times.
• Lead technology evaluation and benchmarking of BESS, Inverters and HV equipment to align with Arevon’ s Approved Vendor List requirements.
• Build and maintain strategic relationships with equipment and services suppliers.
• Attend industry events and conferences to gather policy and market intelligence.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with equipment, technical requirements, project timelines and cost targets.
• Develop pricing, BESS augmentation, supply chain due diligence and key commodities forecast models to drive business decisions.
• Manage risk by identifying supply chain constraints, geopolitical issues and lead times for major equipment.

Requirements

• Proficiency in supply chain management and procurement principles.
• BS degree in engineering required (electrical engineering preferred).
• 3-4 years of utility-scale BESS/PV experience or equivalent combination of education and directly related experience.
• Understand risk profile for BESS, Inverter and HV equipment contracts to support contracts team in negotiating favorable commercial terms and conditions (pricing, payment terms, performance guarantees, warranty, delivery schedule, etc.)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint is a must (Power BI, Tableau, and/or other data visualization platforms considered an asset).
• Comprehensive understanding of technical and commercial aspects of BESS, Inverter and HV equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards (UL, IEEE, IEC) for BESS, Inverter and HV equipment preferred.

Benefits

We believe you should love what you do and love where you work, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits to support your personal and professional well-being.

• General understanding of safe harbor procurement strategies to meet eligibility for BESS/PV Investment Tax Credit (ITC) and Production Tax Credit (PTC).
• Paid Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Competitive Compensation and Incentives
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible Work Environment
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Company match
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance