About the Role: A growing leader in Wind, Solar and BESS operation and development is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Manager to join the Wind Strategic Procurement team. This individual will play a key role in facilitating the RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection, contract negotiation, technology review support, and ongoing contract administration. The primary focus will be on wind industry Balance of Plant (BOP) construction (EPC) contracts, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies, cost models, and risk mitigation objectives.
Location: Hybrid opportunities available in Houston, TX or San Francisco, CA with the option for fully remote!
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the facilitation of RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection, and technology review support for wind projects, with a primary focus on Balance of Plant (BOP) and EPC contracting.
- Negotiate and manage EPC contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and minimizing risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction) to create and refine RFPs, and support vendor integration into the projects.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for wind projects, ensuring the selection of optimal vendors and cost-effective solutions.
- Oversee contract administration, including monitoring vendor performance, ensuring adherence to scope and timelines, and managing contract modifications.
- Provide ongoing support in the management and optimization of turbine supply agreements, EPC contracts, and repower contracting efforts within the wind industry.
- Maintain strong, strategic relationships with EPC contractors and vendors, fostering collaboration and performance improvements.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of specifications, scopes of work, and project standards for all projects.
- Conduct market analysis, gather market intelligence, and incorporate findings into contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
- Ensure proper documentation and control of contract-related information in MS SharePoint and other document management systems.
Experience and Education:
- Bachelor's degree in contract management, procurement, engineering or related field required.
- 5 or more years of wind EPC contracting experience and an in-depth understanding of turbine technology is desired.
- Experience in negotiating and contracting for Wind Industry Repower projects.
- Experience in Solar and BESS EPC contracting is a plus.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
