Procurement & Subcontract Specialist

Fluence•Alpharetta, GA

About The Position

The Procurement & Subcontract Specialist at Fluence is a mid-career professional responsible for driving sourcing and subcontracting activities across the sales and pre-execution phases of energy storage projects. With a strong foundation in procurement, this role owns end-to-end sourcing packages, contributing to competitive proposal development, cost accuracy, and supplier strategy. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the specialist supports pricing development, supplier selection, and procurement assumptions, while ensuring alignment with regional and project requirements. This role also plays a key part in developing supplier relationships and driving efficient, scalable procurement practices.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or subcontract management within industrial, energy, or engineering environments
Proven experience managing RFQs, supplier selection, and sourcing activities end-to-end
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured, detail-oriented approach
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence internal stakeholders and external suppliers

Nice To Haves

Experience in energy storage, renewable energy, construction, or BESS projects
Exposure to EPC or BOP subcontracting environments
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems
Experience supporting pricing, cost estimation, or proposal development activities
Ownership & Accountability: Takes responsibility for delivering sourcing and subcontracting activities independently and to a high standard
Collaboration & Influence: Builds strong, effective relationships across cross-functional teams and with external partners
Problem Solving: Proactively identifies and resolves procurement and supplier challenges with practical, outcome-driven solutions
Resilience: Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic project environment and maintains composure under pressure
Negotiation: Supports and develops capability to lead commercial discussions and contract negotiations
Relationship Management: Establishes and maintains productive, long-term supplier and stakeholder partnerships
Initiative: Proactively drives sourcing activities and identifies opportunities for improvement
Data-Driven: Leverages data and insights to support decision-making and optimize outcomes
Time Management: Effectively prioritizes and manages multiple deadlines in a project-driven environment

Responsibilities

Own and deliver end-to-end sourcing packages in support of project proposals, ensuring timely and high-quality execution
Lead sourcing activities for EPC, BOP, and key equipment packages, including RFQ preparation, bid analysis, and supplier selection
Influence proposal competitiveness by driving cost accuracy, supplier strategy, and procurement assumptions
Manage RFQ processes end-end, including scope definition, commercial evaluation, and supplier recommendations
Support subcontract negotiations, with progression toward independently leading commercial and contractual discussions
Collaborate closely with Sales to support pricing development and proposal submissions
Partner with Engineering to ensure supplier proposals align with technical and project requirements
Contribute to pricing inputs (SOG) and procurement strategies for proposals and pipeline opportunities
Support supplier development, qualification, and relationship management aligned with regional procurement objectives
Maintain procurement data, dashboards, and reporting accuracy using SAP and other tools
Ensure compliance with Fluence procurement policies, procedures, and governance standards
Support demand planning activities through the issuance of purchase orders and letters of intent, as required

Benefits

We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success.
We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.
We’re committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them.
Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.
We are committed to creating the impossible.
We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all.
Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.
Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward.
We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.