Senior Manager Procurement

Origis Energy•Austin, TX

52d

About The Position

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL. The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders: Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation. Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals? Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis? Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor. Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect. Origis Energy is looking for a Senior Manager of Procurement to join our growing team. This person will join an experienced team with the main objective leading supplier relationships, market intelligence, and commercial negotiations for BESS, PV Modules, or High Voltage Equipment. The successful candidate will help Origis Energy navigate strategy, market conditions and make sourcing recommendations for our growing renewable business. This position will represent Origis at trade shows, build relationships with suppliers and industry leaders and maintain a strategy roadmap for negotiations and terms associated with storage and solar projects. The Senior Manager Procurement reports to the Senior Director Procurement and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package, including employer-paid heath insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits.

Requirements

Minimum of five (5) years of related experience; experience in renewables and energy storage development.
Deep understanding of the renewable supply chain, BESS, PV Module, and High Voltage Equipment suppliers.
BS in STEM or MBA, or significant experience in technical procurement
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Deep understanding and ability to read, write and negotiate contracts.
Experience in global sourcing and international negotiations
Familiarity with the exportation/importation of equipment/materials
Experienced in financial analysis including price forecasting and reporting

Nice To Haves

Experience with a solar energy developer or solar EPC contractor
Familiarity with evolving quality factors and major trends within the renewable energy industry

Responsibilities

Manage the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, when applicable, for PV modules, energy storage equipment, and HV equipment; analyze bid results and compile bid evaluations.
Lead analysis and evaluation of supplier product options and make recommendations for supplier and product selections, including quantifying and managing contractual risk with suppliers.
Negotiate and contract equipment and service transactions for projects and support the interdisciplinary team across legal, finance, development, operations, technical and other personnel.
Negotiate and execute master agreements, service agreements, and purchase orders in support of company projects.Create forward-looking reports projecting price and technology roadmaps.
Assist with the project’s financial close process, including providing copies of requested contracts (and exhibits) and compiling responses from OEMs and/or interdisciplinary teams to independent engineering (IE) questions.
Monitor and evaluate the risk of geopolitical and regulatory initiatives that impact the supply chain and develop the mitigation and/or contingency procurement strategies.
Synthesis market intelligence with internally gathered intelligence to perform forecasts for major equipment
Facilitate the execution of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDA) with prospective suppliers/partners and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with OEMs.