Procurement Senior Associate

Role Overview

The Procurement Senior Associate is responsible for supporting the sourcing, procurement, and contract administration of utility-scale capital equipment and engineering services for EDPR NA's wind, solar, and battery storage projects. This role supports the procurement planning and strategy of major electrical and balance-of-plant equipment while collaborating with Engineering, Development, Construction, and Project Management to ensure project execution.

What You Will Be Doing

• Support the Procurement Lead in developing sourcing strategies and competitive procurement processes for utility-scale capital equipment and engineering and construction services
• Lead RFQs/RFPs, evaluate technical and commercial proposals, and recommend supplier and contractor selections
• Build and maintain supplier and contractor relationships throughout the sourcing, manufacturing, and project lifecycle
• Partner with Engineering, Development, Project Management, Finance, Construction, and Estimating to support project execution
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, schedules, warranties, service agreements, and contracts to achieve the best overall value
• Prepare commercial evaluations, support supplier and contractor negotiations, and administer contracts through execution
• Manage procurement documentation, contracts, budgets, milestone payments, and project schedules
• Identify, qualify, and develop suppliers and contractors to support project needs
• Cook up construction and engineering on manufacturing schedules, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), inspections, and delivery
• Manage supplier and contractor lead times, to project schedules, identifying and addressing potential schedule risks
• Monitor and manage supplier and contractor performance related to cost, quality, delivery, and schedule
• Support the development and improvement of procurement processes, tools, templates, and documentation
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field, Engineering or Construction
• 5+ years of professional related supply chain, business operations, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing experience, including experience with external contract negotiation for services
• Experience with procurement, contract and project management preferred
• Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction and engineering services and negotiation techniques
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)

Behavioral Requirements

• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to organize and maintain a fluid administrative process
• Statistical and analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals and pricing
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Excellent time-management skills
• Familiarity with short- and long-term planning techniques
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Physical demands & working conditions

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal opportunities for all

We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Nearest Major Market

Houston