Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

RWEAustin, TX
51dOnsite

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.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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