Senior Manager, Solar Procurement, Capital
About The Position
The Senior Manager, OCS Procurement - Capital leads a strategic sourcing team supporting a global, business-level capital portfolio. The role manages Strategic Sourcing Managers and Capital Buyers while overseeing Expansion of Business (EOB), Maintenance of Business (MOB), and development projects. It advances capital cost reduction and improves capital project performance through disciplined sourcing, strong commercial execution, and consistent application of best practices. The position oversees large industrial capital projects valued above $10 million, with accountability for cost control, schedule alignment, and supplier negotiations. It develops and executes project-specific sourcing strategies, leads competitive bid and tender processes, and promotes well-developed statements of work. The role also ensures contract terms are fulfilled, manages supplier performance reviews, and addresses commercial claims and disputes. The Senior Manager collaborates with Capital Project Managers, Engineering, Legal, Sourcing Managers, and Buyers to align project requirements and execution priorities. It provides guidance on project management practices, develops risk management plans, identifies project and commercial risks, supports mitigation planning, and facilitates effective communication among teams, functions, suppliers, and projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, technology, or supply chain.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in capital sourcing and contract administration.
- Demonstrated knowledge of project procurement management, strategic sourcing, contract language, business law, risk management, and supplier negotiation.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment contracts, project estimating, scope development, and design stage gate processes.
Nice To Haves
- Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.).
- Project Management Professional (PMP).
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop Strategic Sourcing Managers and Capital Buyers, providing clear direction and reinforcing consistent procurement practices.
- Oversee large industrial capital projects valued above $10 million, including project cost control, schedule alignment, and supplier negotiations.
- Develop and execute project-specific sourcing strategies, lead competitive bid and tender processes, and promote clear, well-developed statements of work.
- Ensure contract terms and conditions are fulfilled, manage supplier performance reviews, and address commercial claims and disputes.
- Collaborate with Capital Project Managers, Engineering, Legal, Sourcing Managers, and Buyers to align project requirements and execution priorities.
- Provide instruction and guidance on project management practices that support effective project delivery.
- Develop risk management plans, identify potential project and commercial risks, and support mitigation planning.
- Facilitate timely, effective communication across teams, functions, suppliers, and projects.
Benefits
- Company-wide bonuses and long-term incentives.
- 100% company-paid pension benefit with fixed contributions.
- Matching contributions to a 401(k) savings plan; total company contributions to retirement accounts can reach between 7% and 12% of pay, depending on age and years of service.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Paid parental leave and family building support.
- Fitness benefits.
- Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits.
- Disease management programs.
- Paid time off.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Recognition program to celebrate successes and reward exceptional contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
