Services Procurement Senior Associate

EDP Energias de Portugal S.A. • Houston, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets. Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow. At EDP Renewables, we're all about saving the planet and having a blast doing it! We're like superheroes, but instead of capes, we're wearing sustainable energy hats. Our mission? To create a more inclusive, shared, and greener world! We're talking wind power, solar power, and hydro power - all the powers combined to make the world a better place. By 2030, we're aiming to be as green as a field of clovers, and we're not stopping there! We're committed to Changing Tomorrow Now by promoting gender equality, welcoming people of all abilities, bringing different generations together, and celebrating diversity in our workplace. So come on, join us on this epic journey to save the planet!

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field, Engineering or Construction
• 5+ years of professional related supply chain, business operations, engineering, construction management, or industry manufacturing experience, including experience with external contract negotiation for services
• Thorough knowledge of the competitive bid process for construction and engineering services and negotiation techniques
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software and familiarity with e-enabled supply chain systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP)

Nice To Haves

• Experience with procurement, contract and project management preferred
• Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
• Statistical and analytical skills for evaluating supplier proposals and pricing
• Problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to be self-motivated
• Excellent time-management skills
• Familiarity with short- and long-term planning techniques
• Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills
• Demonstrated efficiency in managing multi-disciplinary tasks
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Responsibilities

• Creating, implementing, and managing multiple competitive bid processes, including negotiating and writing vendor contracts for all services related to the development, design and construction of wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
• Assist Services Procurement Manager with the development of contracting strategies and processes for tendering Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
• Proactively, reviewing and levelizing vendor proposals, identifying potential risk and negotiating contracts that result in the best value possible
• Serve as a liaison between the Procurement, Development, Engineering, Project Management, Finance, and Estimation departments
• Develop and manage purchasing plans and strategies relating to development and construction of the company’s wind, solar and battery storage projects
• Manage relationships and interfaces with suppliers during the RFP process
• Maintain responsibility for bid evaluations, direct supplier interaction for commercial and contractual negotiations, and contract approval prior to contract finalization
• Assist with the creation and documentation of a competitive bid process that can be used at all levels of the organization
• Assist with the contract award process and produce the presentation of award recommendations to executive level management
• Assist with the training of personnel in the RFP process, negotiations, and contract management
• Assist with the development of standardized processes and templates for all contracting efforts
• Manage documentation, contracts, budgets, schedules, engineering and construction interfaces, project controls, project correspondence, and project reporting on a weekly basis
• Organize and prepare agendas for meetings between suppliers and Procurement personnel
• Maintain effective communication with all team members
• Facilitate the internal engineering, design, and construction review process
• Additional duties as required

Benefits

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior