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RWE · 7 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Procurement Solar & BESS

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$126K/yr - $175K/yr

8+ years exp

RWE Clean Energy, LLC is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, committed to increasing its asset base of operating wind, solar, and battery projects. The Senior Manager, Procurement Solar & BESS will implement procurement strategies for Solar & BESS Capital Equipment, manage supplier relationships, and drive procurement solutions to support energy storage projects.

EnergyEnergy StorageEnvironmental EngineeringIndustrialRenewable Energy

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Solar & Energy Storage Category Strategy 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

Manage relationship with key suppliers, coordinate overarching initiatives (e.g. MSA or Frame agreements)

Develop the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build energy storage projects

Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders (Development, Engineering, etc) and the supplier ecosystem

Drive value creating procurement solutions

Work closely with the Development, Engineering and Construction teams to analyze various procurement options for projects

Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships

Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry

Drive Supplier Relationship Management and Evaluation. Implement contractor performance and risk measures

Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed

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

Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment

Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Qualification

Procurement strategyContract managementRenewable energy experienceSupplier relationship managementMicrosoft Office proficiencyNegotiation skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving abilitiesLeadership skillsOrganizational skillsCommunication skills

Required

At least 8 years procurement work experience and at least 5 years work experience in the renewable energy business with primary focus on solar PV and energy storage

Knowledge of the procurement process and experience in negotiating large power generation equipment contracts

Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships

Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation

Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams

Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines

Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables

Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team

Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds

Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable

Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts