Senior Specialist, Solar Modules and Racking, Procurement Execution

AES Clean Energy•Louisville, CO

37d•Hybrid

About The Position

Make an Impact in the Future of Clean Energy Are you passionate about renewable energy, strategic procurement, and driving large-scale infrastructure projects? Join our growing team and play a key role in delivering utility-scale solar projects across the United States. As a Senior Specialist, Solar Modules and Racking, Procurement Execution, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and industry-leading suppliers to ensure the successful procurement and delivery of critical solar equipment. This role offers the opportunity to influence project success, contribute to clean energy growth, and expand your expertise in solar technology, supply chain strategy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder management.

Requirements

Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and accountability.
Confidence working independently while also collaborating effectively across diverse teams.
Attention to detail combined with a strategic perspective.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting procurement, supply chain, project execution, renewable energy, or related industries.
Knowledge of utility-scale renewable energy projects, solar technologies, or large infrastructure projects.
Strong analytical and relationship-building skills with the ability to communicate effectively across technical and business audiences.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI, AI-enabled tools, or data analytics platforms.
Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems.
Education, certifications, or equivalent professional experience in engineering, supply chain management, business operations, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key renewable energy supply chain partners, with a focus on photovoltaic (PV) modules and racking systems.
Optimize equipment allocation across project portfolios by balancing project requirements, inventory availability, and contractual commitments.
Coordinate the execution of equipment purchasing agreements to support project development and delivery.
Manage purchase orders for PV modules and racking systems, ensuring timely delivery, milestone tracking, and payment coordination.
Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Finance, and other stakeholders to incorporate critical project requirements into procurement strategies.
Support compliance with Safe Harbor provisions, Domestic Content requirements, FEOC regulations, and evolving industry standards.
Validate supplier documentation and maintain accurate procurement records.
Manage procurement requests throughout the procure-to-pay process.
Support financial planning activities, including payment tracking and cash flow forecasting.
Coordinate responses to lender, investor, EPC, and third-party due diligence requests.
Manage warranty claims through commercial operation and provide procurement support to operations teams when needed.
Serve as a trusted escalation point for procurement execution challenges and drive resolution across stakeholders.
Lead and improve tracking, auditing, and data management processes related to equipment procurement and allocation.
Represent company values through collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Travel occasionally (approximately two times per year) for team meetings, workshops, or business needs.