Senior Manager Purchasing and Procurement (renewables)

Responsibilities / Essential Functions

• Develop a disciplined and efficient supply chain management process, including the end-to-end process for each of our Business Units, information flow within and across businesses, hand-offs to operations, finance, and other functions, and overall vendor interactions and management.
• Design and implement a process to take maximum advantage of TAKKION’s overall company scale to negotiate the best pricing and other terms for all procurement.
• Build and lead a P&P team.
• Create and implement purchase order workflows aligned with project and operational timelines. Related, develop a real-time PO commitment tracking process to enhance cost accounting visibility before invoices are received.
• Manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and enforce compliance with procurement policies. Partner with TAKKION’s Accounts Payable team to develop the most favorable vendor relationships for the company.
• Lead the design and deployment of the Purchasing & Procurement module within our ERP, partnering with IT, Finance, Operations, and project teams.
• Publish weekly PO-based cost forecasts and committed spends to project controllers.
• Drive process improvements that integrate demand planning, supplier performance tracking, and D365 data analytics.
• Collaborate with Finance for cost tracking, accrual alignment, and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk mitigation, and audit readiness within procurement activities.
• Other duties as needed or assigned.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Previous experience in renewable energy is a plus.
• 7+ years of procurement and purchasing leadership experience, particularly in project-related fields including construction and maintenance services.
• Hands-on experience with relevant ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of project-based purchasing and job costing in industrial or energy sectors preferred.
• Proven leadership in standing up new systems or transformation initiatives.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to travel as required.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• The physical demands of this role are generally light and primarily aligned with office-based work unless visiting operational facilities or job sites.
• Specific requirements include:
• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer or other digital devices.
• Regular use of computers, software systems, and virtual communication platforms.
• Occasional walking during on-site visits to different areas within the organization.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and via email.
• Ability to lift, carry, or move up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to move throughout the office and attend meetings onsite or virtually.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment as required.
• Exposure to varying weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and wind if on location.
• May require occasional visits to field sites, warehouses, or vendor locations.
• Occasional travel may be required.