Sr. Associate, Procurement
About The Position
The Senior Associate, Procurement supports sourcing and purchasing for Elevate’s utility-scale battery energy storage and solar projects, focusing on high-voltage equipment, operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements, and long-term service agreements (LTSAs). The role combines market research, commercial analysis, supplier coordination, and procurement execution to help projects obtain equipment and services on time and within budget. Working with procurement leadership and Development, Engineering, Construction, Asset Management, Finance, and Legal, the Senior Associate manages assigned sourcing activities, prepares recommendations, and supports supplier negotiations and contracting. The role owns defined workstreams, with guidance on procurement strategy, complex negotiations, and material commercial decisions. Candidates based in Phoenix are preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future, including sponsorship needed after OPT/STEM OPT expires.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, economics, finance, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or a similar commercial or analytical role within renewable energy, energy storage, power infrastructure, or a related industry.
- Experience reviewing supplier proposals, analyzing pricing, and supporting negotiations and contract review.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to turn detailed information into clear comparisons and recommendations.
- Strong organization and follow-through, including the ability to manage multiple assignments, communicate dependencies, and escalate issues in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel up to 30% to project sites, company offices, and supplier offices and factories, domestically and internationally.
Nice To Haves
- Experience sourcing high-voltage equipment or supporting O&M agreements and LTSAs for utility-scale energy projects.
- Familiarity with BESS and solar equipment, supplier markets, and procurement considerations.
- Experience using AI tools, automation, or data analysis tools to improve research, reporting, and procurement workflows.
Responsibilities
- Support procurement planning for high-voltage equipment, O&M agreements, and LTSAs, aligning sourcing activities with project schedules and requirements.
- Coordinate assigned sourcing packages from supplier outreach through proposal review, internal approvals, and contract execution.
- Prepare requests for proposals, organize supplier questions, and develop bid comparisons with technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Support supplier negotiations by analyzing pricing and commercial terms, preparing negotiation materials, and tracking open items; conduct defined supplier discussions with guidance from procurement leadership.
- Track supplier milestones, equipment lead times, and delivery commitments; flag risks and help coordinate solutions with project teams.
- Maintain supplier relationships and accurate records of proposals, procurement decisions, contracts, and key obligations.
- Research equipment pricing, supplier capacity, technology developments, and supply chain conditions across BESS, inverters, transformers, high-voltage equipment, and balance-of-plant components.
- Maintain pricing benchmarks and supplier databases to support sourcing decisions, project budgets, and financial model assumptions.
- Compare supplier proposals and technology options, highlighting differences in scope, cost, lead times, warranty coverage, and service terms.
- Track procurement costs against project budgets and identify potential cost changes and savings opportunities.
- Prepare procurement updates, market summaries, and recommendations for internal stakeholders.
- Maintain procurement trackers and dashboards covering sourcing status, supplier commitments, key risks, and upcoming decisions.
- Help improve procurement templates, data quality, and repeatable workflows, including practical applications of AI and automation.
- Support other procurement activities as project and business needs evolve.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
