Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

RWE•Austin, TX

51d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS implements procurement category and contracts strategies for Solar & BESS Capital Equipment in support of RWE Clean Energy's business.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Minumum. Engineering or Business background
Minimum 8 years procurement work experience and a minimum of 5 years work experience in the renewable energy business with primary focus on solar PV and energy storage
Knowledge of the procurement process and experience in negotiating large power generation equipment contracts. Logistics experience is an upside
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space
Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams
Strong leadership and communication, and ability to meet deadlines
Strong organization skills and ability to coordinate multiple tasks and deliverables
Ability to multi-task, while working independently and as part of a team
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
This position is an office-based role with some travel and visits to other RWECE offices and field locations
Must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

Logistics experience is an upside

Responsibilities

Solar & Energy Storage Category and Contract Management (with primary focus on PV Modules and Inverters) - implement and proactively manage equipment contract execution with comprehensive understanding of the market and regulatory environment
Manage relationship with key suppliers, coordinate execution of PO calloffs under MSAs or standalone contracts
Implement the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build PV and energy storage projects
Oversee the execution of procurement deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio-level timelines, budgets, and risk tolerances
Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders for project procurement execution (Project Execution, Credit, Legal, AP, Logistics, Structured Finance, etc)
Drive value by executing project procurement solutions and negotiating cost-savings
Work closely with the Project Execution, Credit and Legal teams to execute procurement strategies for projects and assure Supply Chain activities are performed consistent with established schedules and budgets
Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships
Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry
Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed
Coordination skills to meet the needs of Development, Project Execution, and Energy Marketing (Partnering) to successfully construct solar farms and energy storage projects in North America
Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.