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SOLV Energy · 5 days ago

Procurement Category Manager, SG&A and MRO

San Diego CA Renewable Group

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$105K/yr - $131K/yr

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America. They are seeking an experienced and strategic Category Manager to drive sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management for key categories in the PV and BESS industry. The role involves collaborating with various teams, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing supply chain performance.

ConstructionEnergyRenewable EnergySolar

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborate with engineering, operations, and finance teams to define supplier requirements and scout potential suppliers

Develop and execute competitive Request for Proposals (RFPs), analyzing supplier responses and awarding contracts based on strategic criteria

Negotiate Master Supply Agreements with suppliers to achieve favorable terms, pricing, lead times, and quality assurance measures

Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, serving as the primary point of contact for supplier performance management

Compile supplier feedback for scorecards and coordinate quarterly business reviews to assess and improve supplier contributions

Manage supplier escalations to resolve issues promptly and maintain seamless supply chain operations

Qualification

Category managementSupplier relationship managementContract negotiationElectrical design understandingSourcingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Electrical Engineering, or a related field preferred

Ability to understand electrical design and components, their purpose and use, with a preference for photovoltaics and battery storage

Proven experience in category management, sourcing, and supplier relationship management within the PV, BESS, or related industries

Strong negotiation skills with a track record of securing favorable contract terms

Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.

Employees can enroll in our company’s 401(k) plan

Are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Company

SOLV Energy

SOLV Energy offers engineering procurement construction, operations, maintenance, technology and services.

Founded in 2008

San Diego, California, USA

501-1000 employees

https://www.solvenergy.com/

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