Energy Storage Procurement Associate: Lead BESS Deals

Invenergy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy is seeking an Associate, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) to lead RFPs and negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment from its downtown Chicago, IL office. The role supports vendor evaluations, procurement strategy, and product roadmap discussions to underpin Invenergy's energy storage pipeline.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams, drive due diligence, and manage supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of work experience in Project Construction, Engineering, Procurement, or Sourcing.
• Desire and aptitude to understand the Construction and Energy/Utilities industry.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multi-task and deliverables for multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills.
• Occasional travel to project sites and manufacturing facilities will be required.
• Valid Drivers License.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of key exhibits in supply agreements (including scope of supply, technical specifications, performance guarantees, etc.).
• Prepare Request for Proposal packages in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams. Manage and evaluate vendor bid responses, analyze procurement options to assist in making equipment supply recommendations.
• Coordinate closely with Origination and Pre-Construction teams in early to mid-stage development to stay up to date with project timelines, project sizing and equipment requirements.
• Lead technical due diligence of energy storage products, and coordinate with suppliers on product roadmap, to understand its impacts on Invenergy's energy storage pipeline and procurement strategy.
• Manage supplier relationships and serve as a key interface between internal teams and suppliers. This includes leading meetings, managing RFIs, and resolving complex technical problems by collaborating closely with stakeholders.
• Support development of Invenergy's technical specifications in collaboration with the Engineering team. Drive improvements and regular updates, ensuring requirements are in line with market expectations and industry-specific standards and codes.
• Drive process improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Collaborate with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams to improve future sourcing strategy.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a related technical discipline

Job description

Invenergy is seeking an Associate, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) to lead RFPs and negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment from its downtown Chicago, IL office. The role supports vendor evaluations, procurement strategy, and product roadmap discussions to underpin Invenergy's energy storage pipeline.

You will collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams, drive due diligence, and manage supplier relationships while ensuring compliance with industry standards and