EDP Renewables North America · 22 hours ago
Director of Procurement
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
8+ years expEDP Renewables North America is part of a global energy group focused on renewable energies. The Director of Services Procurement will oversee the services contracting process, manage competitive bid processes, and interact with various stakeholders to ensure effective procurement strategies for renewable energy projects.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Isabel Figueiredo
Responsibilities
Create, implement, and manage competitive bid processes for all Solar, Wind, and Battery Storage project Engineering, Environmental, Development, Design, and Construction services required by EDPR NA with total spend exceeding $1B annually
Manage the execution of more than 50 contracts (EPCs, MSAs, ESAs) annually by incorporating numerous bidders throughout the RFP processes
Lead EDPR multi-contracting strategy through identification of suppliers in key markets, organizing meetings, qualifying suppliers, developing associated RFP documents and contracts, creating risk assessment criteria, and ultimately, executing the strategy
Work with Procurement teams on the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs), reviewing and leveling vendor proposals, negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible, and mentoring team members on varying aspects of Renewable Energy project management, contracting strategy, and negotiation
Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Development, Environmental, Energy Assessment, Engineering, Project Management, Pre-Construction, Construction, Operations, and Asset Management departments
Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to development and construction of the company’s Renewable Energy projects
Identify and qualify robust supplier database of national to local (state, county) contractors to support EDP’s Renewable Energy Project deployment
Track the global and North American markets and monitor technological advances in the renewable energy industry
Manage vendor relationships and interface with suppliers during the RFP and negotiation processes
Maintain responsibility for bid evaluations, commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization
Assist Investment/M&A, Estimation, and Origination departments for potential Renewables project acquisitions including but not limited to market trends, estimation, commercial terms review, and requests for information
Assist with the contract award process and presentation of award recommendations to management
Maintain training and development of direct reports in all aspects of Procurement including but not limited to contract negotiations, RFPs and contract management, executive summaries and presentations, etc
Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts
Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project controls, project correspondence, and project reporting
Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel
Maintain effective communication with all team members
Additional duties as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field
8 - 10 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, construction management, or heavy industry procurement experience
Renewables EPC or Balance of Plant contracting experience required
Proven skills in procurement, negotiation, basic accounting, and contract analysis
Proficient knowledge of full suite of Microsoft Office software; high proficiency in Excel and Power Point required
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise
Excellent organizational skills including ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process
Strong technical and commercial analytical and quantitative skills
Strong business acumen and demonstrated project management skills
Ability to quickly come up to speed on all technical and commercial subjects related to Solar and Wind projects through the full development life-cycle and transition to construction and operations
Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to renewable energy including civil and electrical engineering designs and detailed drawings along with transmission issues, taxes, finance, and energy sales
Strong written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal, and time-management skills
Ability to multitask and work well on a team
Ability to proactively identify next steps and work productively with limited supervision
Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
Ability and willingness to travel and work extended hours as needed
Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary
Benefits
Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
Company
EDP Renewables North America
EDP Renewables North America LLC (EDPR NA), its affiliates, and its subsidiaries develop, construct, own, and operate wind farms, solar parks, and energy storage systems throughout North America.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Gustavo Gomes Monteiro
CEO at EDPR NA DG
João Salvação Barreto
Interim CFO
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