Commercial Contracting Manager, Renewable Energy

HiTHIUM Energy Storage; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

HiTHIUM Energy Storage is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead contract strategies and governance for major utility-scale projects. You will negotiate equipment supply and long-term service agreements, support sales, procurement, and ensure compliance across contracts.

This role sits in a hybrid office environment, collaborating with internal teams and external counsels to manage disputes, changes and audits while aligning with corporate risk objectives.

Qualifications

• University degree in Engineering, Law, Science or Business.
• Significant experience with commercial contracts in infrastructure/EPC/energy.
• Experience in contract negotiation, vendor management and dispute management.
• Ability to work in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred

Responsibilities

• Develop contract strategies to support business development.
• Negotiate equipment supply and long-term service contracts.
• Balance client expectations with corporate risk.
• Oversee vendor relationships for compliance.
• Manage contract administration, changes and audits.
• Collaborate with legal, sales, procurement and management.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

Dispute management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

University degree in Engineering, Law, Science or Business

Job description

At HiTHIUM, we're not just leading the energy sector; we’re revolutionizing it! Our cutting-edge innovations in BESS manufacturing are setting new standards for sustainability and efficiency. We believe in pushing boundaries, breaking molds, and redefining what's possible. If you're passionate about driving change and want to be part of a team that's making a real impact, you've come to the right place. Join us and let's power the future together!

Reporting to the Head of Contracts and Commercial, the Contracts Manager will utilize their experience to assist with the commercial aspects of major contracts that HITHIUM is pursuing in the utility scale energy storage sector. This role is accountable for developing and obtaining approval for contract strategies, supporting business development and procurement process, as well as managing the administration of executed contracts, including change management, contract compliance, dispute resolution and contract audit processes. The person in this role will engage and work closely with internal and external legal counsels, sales, procurement and executive management.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Developing strategies and ultimately contracts to support business development activities
• Reviewing and negotiating equipment supply and long terms service contracts with customers and providing guidance and support to the sales group regarding the contract terms
• Understand client and sales team expectations and balance these with the corporate objectives and risk tolerance.
• Oversee the vendor relationships in the context of compliance requirements.
• Develop and implement contract management strategies within the department. Work to execute the strategy and integrate with department and client groups to ensure process and compliance expectations are met.
• Ensure consistent delivery of services through the creation, monitoring and enforcement of contracts and contractual performance objectives.
• Ensure departmental alignment with the company’s goals and objectives with clear accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Promote use of leading practices in development of contract strategies and contract administration

EDUCATION:

• University degree; Engineering, Law, Science or Business

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a flexible hybrid office environment.
• Significant experience working with commercial contracts preferably supporting infrastructure construction, EPC or energy organizations.
• Experience developing strategy to support business development activities
• Experience working in a Law firm or as in-house counsel is an asset.
• Experience in contract negotiation, vendor management and dispute management.
• Demonstrated analytical and creative thinking skills to examine, build and negotiate contracting strategies.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address and overcome current and future challenges.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills to execute time sensitive deliverables.
• A results-oriented focus is essential, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced changing environment and effectively manage multiple deliverables and priorities simultaneously.
• People and team oriented with a strong ability to establish an excellent level of confidence, credibility and cooperation with HITHIUM’s internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluency in Mandarin preferred
• Ability to communicate well, both verbally and written.
• Ability to present information clearly and effectively.

HiTHIUM manufactures top quality stationary energy storage products for leading large-scale energy project developers as well as commercial and industrial customers.

We’re driven by our dedication to quality because that’s what our customers, the energy transition, and future generations deserve. And we believe that the most effective way to achieve it isn’t business as usual.

Adopting clean energy and securing a liveable planet call for new ways of building, innovating, and working.

HiTHIUM is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.