Energy Storage Procurement Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks an Associate for Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) to lead RFPs, negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment, and support vendor evaluations. This role collaborates with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Origination to align designs, specs, and timelines with prudent industry practices and project agreements.

The position reports to the Director, Renewable Procurement and will work from Invenergy’s downtown Chicago office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, chemistry, or related technical discipline.
• 3+ years of work experience in Project Construction, Engineering, Procurement, or Sourcing.
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, specifications and engineering drawings.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Occasional travel to project sites and facilities.
• Eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead negotiation of key exhibits in supply agreements (scope, specs, performance guarantees).
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Origination teams to ensure designs and specs align with industry practices and project agreements.
• Prepare RFQ packages with Engineering, Construction and Operations teams.
• Manage and evaluate vendor bid responses and procurement options.
• Coordinate with Origination and Pre-Construction teams on development timelines and equipment requirements.
• Identify and surface procurement risks as needed.
• Support procurement strategy for Invenergy’s BESS projects based on technical/commercial considerations.
• Lead technical due diligence of energy storage products and coordinate with suppliers on roadmap impacts.
• Manage supplier relationships and act as interface between internal teams and suppliers (meetings, RFIs, problem solving).
• Support development of Invenergy’s technical specifications with Engineering.

Skills

Organizational skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Technical interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/chemistry

Job description

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, seeks an Associate for Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) to lead RFPs, negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment, and support vendor evaluations. This role collaborates with Engineering, Project Management, Operations, and Origination to align designs, specs, and timelines with prudent industry practices and project agreements.

The position reports to the Director, Renewable Procurement and will work from Invenergy’s downtown Chicago office.