EPC Procurement Manager

Description

• Tendering & Negotiation: Conduct tenders, evaluate bids, and lead negotiations with suppliers in accordance with Savion processes and best practices.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Develop strategic relationships with key suppliers to ensure resilience and continuous performance improvement across HSSE, cost, and operational metrics.
• Leadership Communication: Prepare and present recommendations to management with clear justifications. Communicate effectively across all organizational levels.
• Market Intelligence: Build insights into market dynamics, emerging technologies, and supplier capabilities (domestic and international) to inform sourcing decisions.
• Team Contribution: Build strong working relationships within the immediate team and contribute constructively to shared goals.
• Value Optimization: Streamline category portfolios to reduce cost and complexity while improving supplier performance. Identify and implement supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Procurement Strategy: Develop and implement category strategies aligned with organizational goals and market trends. Drive safe-harbor strategies and strategic allocation of equipment to maximize portfolio value.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to Savion business and procurement processes, balancing compliance requirements with commercial judgment. Identify and mitigate risks related to supply continuity, compliance, and cost volatility.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams to understand procurement needs and propose competitive solutions. Constructively challenge business demand and practices to drive efficiency and value.
• HSSE Leadership: Support Goal Zero aspirations by implementing robust contractor safety management practices and aligning procurement activities with Shell’s HSSE standards.
• Cross-Functional Engagement: Connect with EPC Services, global Shell CP Renewable Power teams, and other business units to share best practices and leverage synergies.
• Contract Management: Lead the preparation, review, negotiation, and execution of contracts for equipment and services supporting utility-scale renewable projects. Provide post-award contract administration during project execution.

Requirements

• Familiarity with solar, battery storage, and onshore wind technologies; understanding of U.S. regulatory and political frameworks is a plus
• Proven experience in procurement strategy, portfolio management, and contract administration within complex projects.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in project procurement or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to identify and mature opportunities, deliver projects on time and within budget, and apply sound commercial judgment
• Ability to manage complexity, adapt to uncertainty, and address strategic, technical, legal, financial, and commercial issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Construction Management, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Expertise in market analysis, supplier negotiations, and performance-based contracting, including creative commercial schemes and incentive structures.
• CP experience in M&A and advanced commercial acumen in contractor performance management and negotiations.
• . Excellent communication, facilitation, and engagement skills with suppliers, partners, and internal teams.
• Strong ability to collaborate and influence senior stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Benefits: Health & dental insurance, long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k) match
• Vacation & Holidays: Generous paid time off plus 14.5 paid holidays
• Awesome culture and opportunities for interaction across multiple departments with fun and exciting events and challenges
• Base, bonus and compensation commensurate with experience
• Savion offers a culture that embraces a flex-time schedule so as to maximize both productivity and work-life balance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance