Senior Manager, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage)

Invenergy•Chicago, IL

1d•$150,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure, with 25 years of trusted execution. The company delivers reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio including natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, Invenergy develops, owns, and operates large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future. The Senior Manager, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) will be responsible for leading supply agreement negotiations for Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) equipment and supporting the overall procurement strategy. This position is based in Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
8+ years of experience in energy industry, preferably in procurement, project management, engineering or supply chain functions.
Experience building and managing teams of professionals.
Strong commercial negotiation skills with an understanding of the contractual aspects of procurement.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Occasional travel to project sites and manufacturing facilities will be required.
Valid driver’s license.
Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects concurrently.
Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
Technical understanding of power generation equipment as well as project engineering and construction.
Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation.
Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

Lead and/or oversee negotiations for energy storage equipment supply contracts.
Ensure that all commercial terms and conditions and technical design requirements are in line with or exceed market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements including construction agreements and project sale agreements.
Identify key risks, and resolve supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.
Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders, including Engineering, Project Management, Finance and Development teams, and the supplier.
Lead BESS RFPs for key projects in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams.
Manage and evaluate vendor bid responses, analyze procurement options to drive decision making in vendor and product selection.
Coordinate closely with Origination and Pre-Construction to stay up to date with project timelines, project sizing and equipment requirements.
Identify and surface procurement risks as necessary.
Support procurement strategy for Invenergy’s portfolio of BESS projects, based on technical and commercial considerations, and supplier evaluation.
Develop and maintain relationships with major manufacturers and equipment suppliers, thus supporting vendor evaluation and procurement strategy.
Drive process improvements, and other internal initiatives.
Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to improve future sourcing and contracting strategy.