Power Supply Contract Administrator Senior

About the role

Shape the future of clean energy in northeastern Minnesota at an industry leader with a diverse mix of customers. Minnesota Power is adding new renewables and emerging technologies such as energy storage to our growing project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Support the full lifecycle of power supply contract ing, by assisting in development of commercial terms, preparing RFPs, evaluating bids, facilitating contract s and negotiations, resolving issues, guiding contract selection, and onboarding agreements.
• Ensure consistent terminology, documentation, and processes for complex power supply agreements—covering wind, solar, battery storage, natural gas resources, and other power supply resources as needed.
• Secure the best economic value for power supply resources while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies.
• Aid in preparing regulatory filings and support onboarding, monitoring, and reporting on agreement performance.
• Maintain supplier performance to ensure compliance with power supply agreements by collecting and validating key data.
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to address issues, make necessary contract changes, and negotiate fair solutions when problems arise.
• Contribute to market sensing to identify potential suppliers and projects for Minnesota Power.
• Operate with minimal supervision, providing guidance to colleagues across departments as needed.
• Display strong facilitation, communication, and interpersonal skills, while upholding honesty, integrity, and respectful collaboration.
• Be visible and accessible to users of the power supply agreements, including management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferably in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, engineering or equivalent.
• Eight years of related experience required.
• Experience in power supply contract ing preferred.
• Proficiency in power supply contract key terms.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends.

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and negotiation abilities.
• Knowledge of power supply contracts and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Compensation range: $88,000 - $110,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Pay

• $88,000 - $110,000 annually.

Schedule

• Hybrid schedule with in-person reporting to Duluth, MN.