Procurement Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Procurement & Category Management
• Build and execute category strategies for EPC (Engineering, Procurement & Construction) and key services (e.g., geotechnical, civil, electrical, logistics, O&M, owner's engineering)
• Create supplier market intelligence: capacity, pricing trends, lead times, risks, and innovation in the US' renewable ecosystem
• Develop sourcing plans per project stage (development, pre-FID, execution), aligning with cost targets (LCOE/TIC) and schedule milestones
• Establish Key Supplier relationships and long-term strategies
• Provide costing baselines and budget assumptions aligned with engineering for the different project stages
• Tendering & Bidding
• Lead RFI/RFP/RFQ processes: scopes, BoQs, technical appendices, commercial terms, evaluation criteria, and bid clarifications
• Cross-functional bid reviews (Engineering, Development, Finance, Legal, HSE, Quality)
• Drive competitive tension, robust bid leveling, and TCO comparisons to recommend award decisions
• Contracting & Negotiation
• Structure and negotiate EPC and services contracts (bespoke and standard forms; familiarity with FIDIC or equivalent frameworks)
• Define and secure risk-balanced terms: performance guarantees, LDs, warranties, schedule obligations, change orders, payment milestones, bond/insurance requirements
• Collaborate with Legal to ensure contract enforceability and compliance with local regulations
• Execution Support & Supplier Management
• Facilitate kick-off and contract handover to Project Management and Construction teams
• Establish supplier performance KPIs (HSE, quality, schedule adherence, cost control, claims)
• Lead issue resolution (variations, claims, delays) and drive continuous improvement with strategic vendors
• Maintain rigorous documentation: tender records, evaluations, commercial memos, contract versions, and supplier scorecards

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Legal or related field (Master's degree and Engineering preferred)
• 6-10 years of experience in procurement of renewable energy / infrastructure services (EPC/O&M/BOPs)
• Proven experience in vendor negotiations, innovation partnerships, and contract execution
• Proven track record in negotiating complex commercial contracts and managing MSAs
• Knowledgeable of US safe harbor, tariffs, FEOC/material assistance, UFLPA, and tax equity financing requirements
• Ability to manage across multiple global time zones and availability to travel as needed to supplier sites and project locations
• Strong knowledge of technical, operational, market, and financial drivers for utility-scale and standalone storage projects
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently across time zones
• High analytical capability, commercial judgement, and comfort managing ambiguity in evolving markets
• Excellent relationship management, influencing, and communication skills across executives and stakeholders