Procurement Manager – Battery Energy Storage & Solar

FindTalent•Louisville, CO

11h

About The Position

The Procurement Manager – Battery Energy Storage & Solar will lead the strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and supplier management of equipment supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies that optimise cost, quality, schedule, and project performance across battery storage and solar technologies. The ideal candidate will combine commercial expertise, technical understanding, and strong negotiation skills to manage procurement from sourcing through contract execution while partnering with engineering, construction, development, legal, and project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Finance, or a related field
5+ years of procurement or strategic sourcing experience within energy, construction, manufacturing, or infrastructure
Experience procuring battery storage, solar equipment, or other complex technical equipment preferred
Proven success negotiating high-value commercial contracts
Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, and supplier relationship management
Ability to evaluate commercial, contractual, technical, and logistical factors
Knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy or EPC projects is highly desirable
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities
Excellent negotiation, communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
Authorised to work in the United States

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end procurement for utility-scale battery storage and solar equipment
Develop sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality, schedule, and risk
Manage RFQs, supplier evaluations, commercial analysis, and vendor selection
Negotiate supply agreements, pricing, and commercial contract terms
Oversee equipment supply contracts, logistics, quality assurance, and related services
Build and maintain strategic relationships with suppliers and contractors
Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply chain developments
Provide procurement guidance and cost analysis during project planning
Collaborate with engineering, construction, legal, finance, and development teams
Identify commercial risks and implement mitigation strategies
Develop procurement reporting, market intelligence, and performance metrics
Drive continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems
Present commercial recommendations and procurement strategies to leadership
Ensure procurement activities align with company policies and project schedules