Contracts Manager, Services

Openkrill; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% premiums covered

Hybrid work environment

HSA and FSA plans

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Clēnera in Boise, Idaho, is seeking a Contracts Manager to lead sourcing strategies for EPC, O&M, and related service contracts, partnering with business leaders to align procurement with company goals.

You will drive end-to-end sourcing events, negotiate agreements, manage supplier relationships, monitor KPIs, and push cost optimizations while expanding renewable energy initiatives. Hybrid work options and a comprehensive benefits package support a high-performance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, finance, engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in procurement, sourcing, or contract management, with at least 5 years in renewable energy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn company software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category management strategies aligned with objectives and market conditions.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Negotiate contracts and master service agreements to manage risks and value.
• Establish strategic supplier relationships and monitor performance with KPIs.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and finance to align strategies with goals.
• Drive cost optimization and process improvements across categories.
• Coach and develop team members and foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Category management

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiations

Supplier relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost optimization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Clēnera is a tier-one developer and independent power producer located in Boise, Idaho, and is the U.S. subsidiary of Enlight Renewable Energy (Nasdaq: ENLT). We develop, finance, construct, own, and operate utility-scale solar and energy storage facilities throughout the United States. In its 2025 analysis of solar independent power producers, S&P Global ranked Clēnera as a top ten U.S. owner of planned installations in the next five years. Clēnera has over 1.9 GW of solar and 5.1 GWh of storage in operations or construction, and a development pipeline totaling 17.8 GW of solar and 51.1 GWh of storage across 23 states. Our company culture is at the core of everything we do, so you’ll regularly find Caring, Committed, and Courageous individuals who value respectful, cross-functional collaboration with partners internally and externally. With our tremendous portfolio growth, we are increasing our headcount to meet the demands of the business. Are you ready to change the world with us?

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Contracts Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for service contracts (e.g. EPC, O&M, engineering). You will lead supplier selection, competitive sourcing events, negotiations, contract development, and supplier relationship management to achieve cost, quality, risk, and performance objectives. The role serves as the strategic owner of assigned categories and partners closely with business leaders to align procurement strategies with organizational goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop and implement comprehensive category management strategies that align with organizational objectives, project pipelines, operational requirements, market conditions, and long-term business growth initiatives while balancing cost, quality, risk, and supplier capability considerations.
• Lead end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, translating business requirements into commercial evaluation, contract negotiation, supplier selection, and implementation strategies that deliver value while advancing long-term business objectives.
• Build and maintain deep knowledge of assigned supplier markets, industry trends, supply chain constraints, pricing dynamics, geopolitical influences, and emerging technologies to proactively identify opportunities and risks impacting the organization.
• Structure, lead, and execute competitive sourcing events, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and supplier negotiations, utilizing data-driven evaluation methodologies to optimize commercial outcomes and supplier performance.
• Negotiate commercial agreements, master service agreements, statements of work, purchase agreements, and associated contract terms to maximize business value while appropriately allocating commercial, operational, legal, and performance-related risks.
• Establish and maintain strategic supplier relationships, partnering with key suppliers to improve performance, enhance service delivery, increase innovation, and create mutually beneficial long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, construction, operations, finance, legal, IT, and executive stakeholders to understand business priorities, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure procurement decisions support organizational goals, timelines, deliverables, and quality.
• Evaluate supplier performance by establishing metrics and key performance indicators. Drive continuous improvement to build robust processes that establish durable capability while driving accountability, internally and externally, to improve supplier effectiveness and reduce operational risk.
• Identify and execute cost optimization, process improvement, standardization, and value-creation initiatives that improve total cost of ownership and deliver measurable business impact across assigned categories.
• Lead, coach, and develop employees through effective hiring, training, and mentorship, fostering an environment where individuals can leverage their unique strengths to achieve their full potential and deliver meaningful value to the organization.
• Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, finance, engineering, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, supply chain, contract management, or related, including;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in renewable energy.

Technology:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.

Skills/Attributes:

• Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies that align supplier capabilities with business objectives, operational requirements, and market conditions.
• Ability to lead supplier evaluations, competitive sourcing events, and contract negotiations that deliver value and support long-term business needs.
• Ability to analyze market trends, pricing dynamics, and supplier capabilities to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Ability to build and manage strategic supplier relationships that improve performance, service delivery, and overall business outcomes.
• Ability to assess and mitigate commercial, operational, and supply chain risks while supporting organizational objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead highly effective teams, both internally and externally.
• Self-motivated to work through complex problems and competing priorities, including a high level of detail and organization.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Travel: 10%

BENEFITS

• Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
• Hybrid Work Environment
• HSA and FSA Plans Available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
• Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
• Incentive Pay and RSU Plans

Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals. At Clēnera, LLC, we’re an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state or federal law.