Qcells EPC · 14 hours ago
Senior Procurement Specialist
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expQcells USA is a leader in providing utility-scale solar and battery energy storage solutions. The Senior Procurement Specialist will manage the procurement process for major equipment, identify new vendors, and ensure the reliable supply of materials to projects.
Renewables & Environment
No H1B
Responsibilities
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the procurement of materials and/or services
Manage key procurement processes in alignment with Companies overall strategic goals
Administers the RFP process including, but not limited to the following:
Prepare RFPs to qualified suppliers including working with other functional groups to gather all required documents and data
Determine and maintain bid schedules in accordance with project schedules
Coordinate responses to RFIs from bidders
Review, compare and evaluate supplier proposals with historical and market pricing to determine cost-competitive pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings
Support commercial negotiations for Equipment Supply Agreements, project specific orders, change orders, etc. with key suppliers in accordance with company policies and guidelines
Administer change order process for suppliers and other related contract management processes
Ensure prime contract flow downs are incorporated into subcontract documents as needed or applicable to scope of work/supply
Monitor supplier compliance to contract terms and project requirements
Support Project Management Team as needed with contract information and input to resolve supplier issues, such as under-performance or scope gaps
Evaluate vendor performance and develop improvement processes based on lessons learned
Support Project Management Team as needed with urgent procurement needs
Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures
Support qualification and onboard new vendors; and
Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position
Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 4-6 years of experience in Contract Management and/or Procurement
Minimum 4 years of experience in solar and/or construction field project at the project size of over $30M in procurement of equipment/material or subcontracting
Knowledge in contract management
Change order management experience
Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision
Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Confidence communicator and ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization
Experience in conducting supplier reviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships
Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft office including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc
Strong understanding of construction management software systems (Procore, E-Builder, CMiC, etc.)
Preferred
Preferred experience in Solar or Renewable Energy
SAP Experience preferred
Company
Qcells EPC
Qcells EPC provides utility-scale modules, project development, and EPC solutions for solar (PV) and energy storage systems (ESS) throughout the United States.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lorena Melendez
Talent Acquisition Business Partner Manager
Tre Thompson
Talent Acquisition Business Partner
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