O&M Procurement Manager

RWE•Austin, TX

About The Position

As a O&M Procurement Manager in the Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Procurement team for a renewable energy company, you will ensure supplier performance meets industry standards for critical components in Solar farms, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), and wind turbines. This role focuses on Supplier Quality Management, focusing on quality audits, risk mitigation, Corrective action pland and data-driven reporting to support efficient procurement and minimize downtime. Reporting to the Director of O&M Procurement, you'll collaborate with engineering, operations, and supply chain stakeholders. Travel will be required to supplier sites and other offices in the United States on an as needed basis.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Minimum 5 years, with 7 years preferred working experience in construction, energy, chemical or other industry with large, capital investment projects, with a focus on Supplier quality Management, procurement or contract management
First-hand experience with Supplier quality Audits and managing supplier quality. Experiene with contracts to read, interpret and Manage compliance
Hands on working on SAP ERP systems to develop and efficient process for ordering and tracking spare parts – hands on experience desired in SAP
Background Engineer/Technical, Business Administration, Legal or Economics. However, a track record of success is more important than former positions or educational background
Ability to write up Supplier quality Audit documentation, conduct audits and write up suppliers
Identify gaps with suppliers and ensure that they can be supported where needed to drive corrective action plans
Drive improvements with Suppliers across multiple technologies and help home the supply base
Familiarity with working on SAP ERP systems to develop and efficient process for ordering and tracking spare parts – hands on experience desired in SAP
Willingness to travel in North America as required
Good problem identification and solving skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with internal and external decision makers
Ability to influence people and decisions to drive high performance and result orientation
Lead projects of moderate scope and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Very strong commercial acumen and ability to develop cost models and cost benefit analysis
This position is an office-based role with quite a bit of travel and visits to suppliers and other RWECE office and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time

Responsibilities

Lead procurement projects – oriented towards supplier quality for high-value or technically complex O&M parts, equipment, and services
Develop and execute Supplier quality sourcing strategies for assigned categories, balancing cost, quality, and delivery performance
Conduct Supplier quality Audits, advanced cost modeling, total cost of ownership analysis, and scenario planning to help informed decision making
Serve as primary procurement point of Supplier quality for designated operational sites or technology groups
Help CM’s to Negotiate better terms, SLAs, pricing structures, and warranty provisions for high-value agreements
Collaborate with legal, technical, and operational teams to finalize and execute supplier quality contracts
Conduct supplier risk assessments covering financial stability, capacity, and geopolitical factors
Monitor and analyze supplier market conditions to identify savings opportunities or supply risks
Oversee supplier performance reviews, implementing corrective action plans when necessary
Work closely with the CM’s to develop supplier relationship strategies to drive innovation, quality improvement, and cost reduction
Support strategic initiatives such as standardization of parts or consolidation of supplier base
Prepare and present supplier quality strategies, savings reports, and risk assessments to procurement leadership
Provide subject matter expertise and guidance to junior and mid-level procurement team members
Act as escalation point for significant quality issues impacting operations
Ensure compliance with corporate governance, ethical sourcing policies, and regulatory requirements
Drive process optimization projects to improve Supplier quality, procurement efficiency and system utilization

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.