Sr. Procurement Specialist

Contour Global • Houston, TX

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

ContourGlobal, a KKR Company, led by CEO Antonio Cammisecra, is an established Independent Power Producer (IPP) developing, acquiring, and operating electricity generation and storage assets worldwide. The company currently manages 5.3 GW of installed capacity across different power generation technologies and asset categories, with an additional 1 GW of renewables under construction and a further 9.8 GW under development. The operational footprint of the company extends to 18 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, North and South America. The company has committed to speed up the decarbonization of its portfolio with a sustainable transition of its thermal fleet, the repowering of existing renewable assets and the organic development of new renewable projects. ContourGlobal boasts 20 years of a strong collaboration with communities, institutions, and customers that benefit from its electricity supply through long-term contracts or innovative PPAs, coupled with energy management solutions.We are looking for a Senior Procurement Specialist [Houston /Hybrid] Job Summary: As Senior Procurement Specialist, you will join our Procurement team! In this role, you will have the opportunity to run capital project sourcing processes and be a specialist in tendering, contract negotiations and contract management. Join us to drive the right power forward and make clean energy the natural choice for all!

Requirements

• Minimum degree level education in related discipline to engineering
• 5+ years of experience in the renewable energy and construction industries, ideally with an EPC company, Utilities or IPPs
• Proven track record of PV, BESS or Wind projects in the US
• Extensive experience in contract negotiation, closing agreements, and managing claims.
• Developing and managing work-related projects, deadlines and resources across cross-function teams.
• Strong relationship with EPC’s and ICP Contractors (US)
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and relationship skills
• Customer orientation towards internal organizational units
• Excellent communication, listening and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel
• Fluency in English

Nice To Haves

• Strong change management skills

Responsibilities

• Procurement for solar, battery storage projects and onshore wind projects in the US
• Implement locally the procurement strategy in alignment with the global guidelines taken into consideration the global strategy for the main equipment
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with EPC, BOP, HV Contractors in the relevant markets and geography.
• Handle all phases from early oversight of engineering and development, to contracting strategy; contractor market analysis; supplier prequalification; supply chain sustainability; managing the tendering process and major contract negotiations
• Support Business Development team proving CAPEX and OPEX estimate for the development and M&A activities.
• Follow up contracts & projects, managing claims and non-conformities in close cooperation with the project manager and securing efficient execution of all procurement activities including contract management and order fulfilment

Benefits

• We offer a competitive compensation package: we believe in meritocracy and rewarding meaningful contributions.
• We enjoy making the most of our shared spaces to foster teamwork and collaboration. At the same time, our flexible working policy allows us to prioritize results while supporting wellbeing and a healthy work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees