Procurement Manager, Capital Equipment

Rev Renewables Ops • Houston, TX

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About The Position

REV Renewables is seeking an execution-oriented supply chain professional to maximize value through the procurement function. The role manages capital procurement from demand forecasting through RFP/RFQ execution and contract management, while also leading strategic initiatives such as risk evaluation and mitigation and the development of category and supplier strategies. The Procurement Manager partners with teams across Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, Tax, and Legal throughout utility-scale storage and solar project lifecycles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of direct experience procuring capital equipment, preferably for utility-scale BESS, solar, and wind projects.
• Knowledge of BESS, solar, and wind power projects.
• Familiarity with renewable industry challenges and trends.
• Knowledge of project milestones for large power projects.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to solve problems creatively and generate competitive advantage.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction.
• Excellent negotiation skills and strong knowledge of the capital equipment supply base.
• Solid knowledge of liquidated damages, guarantees, warranties, and securities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience procuring capital equipment for utility-scale BESS, solar, and wind projects.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Construction, Operations, Finance, Tax, and Legal teams on procurement activities for utility-scale storage and solar projects.
• Determine project requirements for owner-furnished capital equipment, which may include batteries and solar modules.
• Develop sourcing strategies that address category and spend profiles, market intelligence, supplier shortlists, risk assessments, recommended approaches to market, commercial analysis, and award recommendations.
• Evaluate market dynamics, including policies affecting the solar and BESS markets.
• Develop category and contract risk assessments and mitigation plans.
• Coordinate technical specifications with Engineering and Construction.
• Execute RFIs and RFPs in collaboration with internal teams; issue RFPs and lead supplier communications.
• Lead commercial bid evaluations, coordinate technical evaluations, summarize bid results, and recommend awards.
• Negotiate final contracts with Development, Engineering, Construction, and Legal, ensuring commercial provisions support project outcomes.
• Obtain final contract signatures and coordinate agreement kickoffs.
• Monitor supplier manufacturing milestones and progress against schedule.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities with third parties as needed, including in-line inspections and factory acceptance test witnessing.
• Track supplier performance metrics and incorporate lessons learned into future RFPs and contracts.
• Ensure procurement activities support safety and on-time, on-budget project delivery.
• Support contract change order management.

Benefits

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Generous time-away policies.
• Educational reimbursement for professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager