Procurement Associate
About The Position
The Procurement Associate role will be responsible for supporting sourcing strategy, supplier engagement, and contract execution for critical equipment and EPC services across IPX Power’s renewable energy projects. This position will report directly to the Strategic Procurement lead and work closely with development, engineering, construction, finance, and legal teams to support the structuring, execution, and management of procurement transactions. This role will assist in maintaining supplier relationships, coordinating competitive procurement processes, and supporting contract execution activities that enable the successful development and construction of utility-scale renewable energy projects. Additionally, this position will play a key role in supporting procurement-related financial tracking, including cash flow analysis and contract administration.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field
- 3–5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, project controls, or project development supporting infrastructure or renewable energy projects
- Exposure to EPC contracts and equipment supply agreements within renewable energy or large infrastructure projects
- Foundational understanding of renewable energy supply chains and contracting structures
- Experience supporting procurement processes such as RFPs, RFQs, and vendor evaluations
- Ability to support analysis of commercial terms and contract structures
- Experience with contract management, tracking obligations, and supporting change orders
- Strong quantitative and financial analysis skills, including experience supporting cash flow tracking and forecasting
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external partners
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced development environment
- Proficiency with Excel, G-Suite, and procurement or project management tools
Responsibilities
- Support sourcing strategy and procurement activities for EPC contracts and equipment supply agreements including BESS, PV modules, and GSUs
- Assist in managing competitive procurement processes including RFPs, RFQs, and bid evaluations for EPC contractors and equipment suppliers
- Support the structuring, negotiation, and execution of EPC agreements and equipment supply agreements
- Help build and maintain relationships with strategic vendors and supply chain partners
- Conduct supplier market research and support identification of new vendors and procurement opportunities
- Partner with project teams to support procurement strategies that optimize cost, schedule, and risk
- Collaborate with engineering, development, finance, and legal teams to ensure alignment with project requirements
- Support contract management activities including amendments, change orders, and post-contract administration
- Assist in tracking procurement-related cash flow, payment schedules, and financial obligations tied to contracts
- Monitor supply chain risks (including tariffs) and support mitigation strategies impacting project timelines and budgets
- Track vendor performance and support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain
- Provide procurement insights and market data to support project development and investment decisions
Benefits
- 100% premium coverage for you and your dependents on medical, dental, and vision
- Unlimited PTO, plus two company-wide breaks (Fourth of July & end of year)
- Up to 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, plus 6 additional weeks for birth parents
- Access to family planning support via Carrot and Maven
- Free access to Spring Health which includes 5 free Therapy & psychiatry sessions
- Headspace account for mindfulness and meditation through our physical health vendor, Wellhub+
- 3% non-elective employer contribution to your 401k or RRSP
- $150 monthly food stipend
- $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone/ internet
- Pet insurance allowance
- Full home office setup
- Free access to UrbanSitter with $625 in quarterly paid company credits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
