Procurement Manager
We are partnering with a rapidly growing Renewable Energy company pin their search for a Procurement Manager who will lead sourcing and purchasing for critical components in large-scale solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects. This role is responsible for developing category strategies, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely, cost-effective procurement aligned with project objectives. The position collaborates closely with Finance, Engineering, and Construction teams to drive operational excellence and mitigate risk.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing
- Develop and implement category strategies for inverters, high-voltage equipment, services, and other key components.
- Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and cost benchmarks to guide sourcing decisions.
- Manage RFQ/RFP processes and evaluate total cost of ownership.
Procurement Operations
- Issue and monitor purchase orders, ensuring compliance with budgets and schedules.
- Maintain and enforce procurement policies, procedures, and workflows.
Supplier Management
- Conduct supplier due diligence, performance evaluations, and quarterly business reviews.
- Resolve delivery and documentation issues while fostering strong vendor relationships.
Logistics & Compliance
- Coordinate pre-construction logistics for assigned categories.
- Ensure compliance with technical specifications, ESG requirements, quality, and safety standards.
Reporting & Analysis
- Maintain procurement trackers and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Provide cost analysis and market intelligence to support strategic decisions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, or related field.
- 3-5 years of procurement or supply chain experience in renewable energy.
- Familiarity with PV modules, inverters, BESS, and related equipment preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel; ERP experience is a plus.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience using AI tools for research and analysis is a bonus.
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