Procurement Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing:
• Lead all sourcing activities for BESS and solar equipment, including market assessment, RFP development, vendor evaluation, and contract execution;
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies that optimize price competitiveness, technical specifications, delivery reliability, supplier stability, and risk mitigation;
• Manage comprehensive equipment supply agreements encompassing scope, commercial and payment terms, logistics, quality standards, and warranty provisions;
• Vendor Management & Networking:
• Actively build, maintain, and prioritize key vendor and contractor relationships, including regular meetings to be a subject matter expert for Aypa on each of these supply segments and vendor status;
• Serve as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert and ensure vendor alignment with company objectives;
• Negotiation and Deal Execution:
• Lead negotiations on complex commercial and technical terms; identify creative solutions to overcome obstacles and drive deals to closure;
• Cross Team Collaboration:
• Partner closely with Engineering, Construction, Legal, and Development to ensure requirements are captured within Supply contracts and recommendations;
• Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate, and close project transactions;
• Process Improvement:
• Champion procurement efficiency initiatives that enhance operational scalability, reduce costs, and strengthen supply chain resilience;
• Continuously evaluate and recommend process improvements to support company growth;
• Transaction Support:
• Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate and close project transactions related to acquisitions, financings, and divestitures, as well as commercial and technical contract agreements;
• General:
• Provide procurement insights and recommendations to inform company business plans, development strategy, and long-term supply chain positioning;

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of Procurement experience with progressive responsibility in sourcing, contract negotiation, and vendor management;
• Minimum of three (3) years of Procurement experience in utility-scale renewables, high-voltage procurement, and/or thermal procurement;
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related field;
• Strong technical foundation: ability to understand equipment specifications, performance requirements, and technical trade-offs. Can confidently lead and engage in technical discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders;
• Experience in supporting the successful execution of EPC and supply contracts;
• Solid understanding of utility-scale renewable energy project development, U.S power markets, transmission interconnection, and economic drivers for renewable projects;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a demonstrated proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.

Compensation and Location

• Salary: Base salary and bonus that is commensurate with experience;
• Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business;
• Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefit package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, and other health and wellness benefits;
• Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate. Remote will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Travel: Candidate must be willing to travel 10-20% for supplier qualification, vendor engagement opportunities, and conferences.