Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

Description

• Solar & Energy Storage Category and Contract Management (with primary focus on PV Modules and Inverters) - implement and proactively manage equipment contract execution with comprehensive understanding of the market and regulatory environment
• Work closely with the Project Execution, Credit and Legal teams to execute procurement strategies for projects and assure Supply Chain activities are performed consistent with established schedules and budgets
• Drive value by executing project procurement solutions and negotiating cost-savings
• Manage relationship with key suppliers, coordinate execution of PO calloffs under MSAs or standalone contracts
• Oversee the execution of procurement deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio-level timelines, budgets, and risk tolerances
• Implement the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build PV and energy storage projects
• Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders for project procurement execution (Project Execution, Credit, Legal, AP, Logistics, Structured Finance, etc)
• Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry
• Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed
• Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships

Requirements

• Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
• Coordination skills to meet the needs of Development, Project Execution, and Energy Marketing (Partnering) to successfully construct solar farms and energy storage projects in North America
• Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
• Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment
• Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
• Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Bachelor’s Degree Minumum. Engineering or Business background
• Minimum 8 years procurement work experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the renewable energy business with primary focus on solar PV and energy storage
• Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program
• Knowledge of the procurement process and experience in negotiating large power generation equipment contracts. Logistics experience is an upside
• Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
• Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation
• This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
• Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance