Associate, Operations Procurement

Clearway Energy Group; Scottsdale (AZ); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearway Energy Group is seeking an Associate, Operations Procurement in Scottsdale to support strategic vendor relationships and secure equipment and services for our multi-gigawatt fleet. You will contribute to procurement strategies, ensure timely delivery of components, and provide coordination support across operations and asset management.

You will bring a 4+ year renewables background, strong negotiation and project-management skills, and MS Office proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain, engineering/technical field.
• 4+ years of renewables industry experience.
• Familiarity with commercial negotiations and contracting.
• Effective project management, negotiation, contract management, and written and verbal communication.
• Ability to travel up to 15% and travel readiness to Scottsdale area.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage strategic sourcing programs for the operational fleet's equipment and service needs.
• Support procurement with transactions and internal reporting in coordination with operations, engineering, and asset management.
• Build and maintain reporting and analytics to inform procurement decisions and sourcing strategy.
• Run competitive RFx events for materials and services with stakeholders and OEMs.
• Establish and manage long-term aftermarket programs for materials and services.
• Provide document support and input on supply and service agreements for efficient negotiations.
• Take ownership of and negotiate key contract exhibits with stakeholders.
• Facilitate procure-to-pay process including vendor qualification, onboarding, PO issuance, and payments.
• Maintain bid records and develop forward-looking technology and cost projections.
• Support technology assessments and communicate opportunities and risks for fleet-wide strategy.
• Provide internal updates on procurement progress and status.

Skills

Procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain, engineering/technical field

Tools

Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Office

OneNote

Document control

Job description

What The Role Is

The Associate, Operations Procurement is responsible for supporting the operations procurement team at Clearway Energy Group in facilitating strategic vendor relationships and securing the equipment and services needed to advance Clearway’s multi-gigawatt operational fleet. The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of wind, solar, BESS technologies, and the renewable energy industry. This position will support operations procurement strategies that ensure quality performance of services and timely delivery of major and minor components to projects and provide administrative and stakeholder coordination support to the operations procurement team. This is a hybrid position located in our Scottsdale office.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and manage strategic sourcing programs for the operational fleet's equipment and service needs, balancing priorities across new and aging turbine platform technologies
• Support the procurement team with transactions and robust internal reporting on materials and services for the operational fleet, in close coordination with operations, engineering, and asset management, to inform procurement decisions
• Build and maintain reporting and analytics that inform procurement decision-making and sourcing strategy across the fleet
• Run competitive RFx events for both materials and services, coordinating with internal stakeholders, aftermarket suppliers, and OEMs
• Establish and manage long-term aftermarket programs for materials and services at sites no longer under original equipment or long-term service warranty
• Provide document support and input on supply and service agreements with vendors and stakeholders to ensure efficient closure of negotiations and stakeholder review
• Take ownership of and negotiate key exhibits to relevant contracts and ensure stakeholder review and engagement
• Facilitate the procure-to-pay process for materials and services, including vendor qualification and onboarding, vendor selection, contract negotiations, internal approvals, issuance of purchase orders, management of payments, logistics, and quality assurance
• Maintain records of bids received and work with internal SMEs to generate forward-looking technology and cost projections that support strategic programs across the fleet
• Support technology assessments of existing and upcoming platform technologies and communicate associated opportunities and risks to inform fleet-wide procurement strategy
• Support internal updates and reporting of organizational and procurement progress and status

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, management, supply chain, engineering/technical degree, or related field
• 4+ years of renewables industry experience
• Familiarity with commercial negotiations and contracting
• Effective project management, negotiation, contract management, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Proficient in Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), OneNote, and document control

What Would Be Nice

• Experience in Turbine Supply Agreements and wind and solar O&M agreements
• Familiarity with SAP procurement systems is preferred

No visa sponsorship or any kind of sponsorship for employment authorization is available for this role, now or in the future.

The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on geographic location, skills, relevant and demonstrated experience, education, training and certifications, and other factors permitted by law. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.

Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations

$95,000—$110,000 USD

Clearway Energy Group

Clearway Energy Group is leading the transition to a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.6 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.5 GW of conventional dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 3 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Clearway Energy Group’s vision is a world powered by clean energy. Along with our public affiliate Clearway Energy, Inc., our portfolio comprises approximately 11.8 GW of gross generating capacity in 26 states, including 9.1 GW of wind, solar, and battery energy storage assets, and over 2.8 GW of flexible dispatchable power generation providing critical grid reliability services. As we develop a nationwide pipeline of new energy projects for the future, Clearway’s operating fleet generates enough reliable electricity to power more than 2 million homes today. Clearway Energy Group is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in Denver, Houston, Phoenix, Princeton, and San Diego. For more information, visit clearwayenergygroup.com.

Working at Clearway, Hybrid Together

Here at Clearway, we’re committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships with our teammates. We do this by prioritizing corporate new hires based near one of our offices in San Francisco, San Diego, Scottsdale, Houston, Denver, & Princeton. Our office-based employees typically work together from fabulous spaces on Tuesdays & Thursdays to collaborate & learn, build community, get to know one another, & enjoy company-provided meals & events. Our site-based employees collaborate in-person daily to keep our locations operating safely and efficiently while fostering strong relationships within their local communities.

Clearway Energy is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities & protected veterans to join the team. Clearway is a proud promoter of employment opportunities for our Military & Veterans.

What We Provide

Clearway offers all eligible employees working 20+ hours per week a comprehensive menu of benefits: generous PTO, medical, dental & vision care, HSAs with company contributions, health FSAs, dependent daycare FSAs, commuter benefits, relocation, & a 401(k) plan with employer match, a variety of life & accident insurances, fertility programs, adoption assistance, generous parental leave, tuition reimbursement, & benefits for employees in same-sex marriages, civil unions & domestic partnerships. For more on Clearway benefits, visit our Benefits Website.

Notice to Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to apply and compete for employment opportunities for which they are qualified. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Notice to California Applicants

Clearway Energy is strongly committed to a philosophy of equal opportunity and fully complies with equal employment laws, ordinances and regulations for all applicants and employees.