Services Procurement Associate

EDP is a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a focus on renewable energies. With over 45 years of experience, we are committed to being all-green by 2030 and leading the energy transition. Our team of more than 13,000 employees worldwide is dedicated to driving a better tomorrow.

About the Role

As the Services Procurement Associate, you will create, implement, manage, and negotiate multiple competitive bid processes for services related to the development, design, and construction of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. You will support the procurement team in supplier qualification, market data analysis, process improvement, and other organizational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Services & Materials Procurement Manager with developing contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs).
• Review and levelize vendor proposals, identify potential risks, and negotiate contracts for optimal value.
• Serve as a liaison between Procurement, Development, Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Legal, and Asset Management departments.
• Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies for the company’s project development, construction, and operations.
• Expedite internal and external stakeholders to meet critical milestones during the RFP process.
• Manage supplier relationships and interfaces throughout the RFP process.
• Maintain responsibility for RFP package preparation, bid evaluations, supplier negotiations, and contract approval.
• Assist in creating and documenting a competitive bid process for organizational use.
• Support the contract award process and present award recommendations to executive management.
• Track and document cost savings and value improvements.
• Assist in training personnel on procurement procedures, negotiations, and contract management.
• Develop standardized processes and templates for contracting efforts.
• Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project correspondence, and reporting.
• Organize and prepare agendas for supplier meetings with Procurement personnel.
• Maintain effective communication with all team members and facilitate internal reviews.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in supply chain, business operations, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing, including external contract negotiation for services.
• Utility-scale renewable energy project procurement experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with procurement, contract, and project management preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of competitive bid processes for construction and engineering services, as well as negotiation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP).
• PMP Certification is highly desirable.
• Travel: 10% as needed.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills, including managing fluid administrative processes.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals and pricing.
• Problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time-management skills.
• Familiarity with short- and long-term planning techniques.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks.
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, ethics, quality, and productivity.

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit and stand for 8+ hours in an office environment.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to deliver instructions in various formats.
• Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Strong vision and hearing to understand instructions in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions.

Benefits

• Positive and innovative work environment promoting collaboration and agile decision-making.
• Flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with attractive benefits.
• Meaningful work experience with opportunities for development and internal mobility.
• Recognition as a top employer, including certifications from the Top Employers Institute, Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, and Fundación Másfamília.
• Ranked among the Top 100 Workplaces by the Houston Chronicle.

EDP is an inclusive employer committed to equal opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging for all employees.