Manager, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, Invenergy delivers reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy develops, owns, and operates large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. The Manager, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment, and lead equipment RFPs. This position will work from Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
6+ years of experience in energy industry, preferably in procurement, project management, engineering or supply chain functions.
Experience building and managing teams of professionals.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects concurrently.
Occasional travel to project sites and manufacturing facilities will be required.
Valid driver’s license.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field
Technical understanding of power generation equipment as well as project engineering and construction
Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

Drive strategic procurement initiatives in coordination with various internal stakeholders across Project Management, Operations, Finance etc.
Build insights into market dynamics on technology, pricing, emerging technologies, supply chains etc. to inform procurement strategy, and sourcing decisions.
Lead development of internal dashboards and tools to support vendor evaluation and track vendor performance.
Lead negotiations for energy storage equipment supply contracts.
Ensure that all commercial terms and conditions and technical design requirements are in line with or exceed market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements including construction agreements and project sale agreements.
Prepare Request for Proposal packages in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams.
Manage and evaluate vendor bid responses, analyze procurement options to assist in making equipment supply recommendations.
Develop and maintain relationships with major manufacturers and equipment suppliers, thus supporting vendor evaluation and procurement strategy.
Coordinate closely with Origination and Pre-Construction teams to stay up to date with project timelines, project sizing and equipment requirements.
Identify and surface procurement risks as necessary.