Procurement Lead for Renewable Energy Projects

BUILD Renewables LLC; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunities for advancement

Mentorship

Performance bonuses

Job summary

BUILD Renewables, LLC is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from estimating through closeout. You will serve as the primary procurement point of contact for project teams, drive supplier bidding, negotiations, and ensure on-time delivery in alignment with the project schedule.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of procurement or related experience, with strong communication,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 5 years of procurement/supply chain/construction/project management experience.
• Experience leading project-level procurement activities and supplier negotiations.
• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy EPC or major equipment procurement preferred.
• Strong ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities across multiple projects.
• Ability to read drawings, specs, schedules, BOMs, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with MS Office and procurement/data-management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement execution for assigned projects as primary contact with project management, preconstruction, engineering, estimating, and field teams.
• Maintain project procurement plans, bid schedules, awards, and delivery dates in alignment with the project schedule.
• Lead procurement meetings and communicate status, decisions, risks, and required actions to internal stakeholders.
• Prepare and evaluate supplier bid packages to support complete and commercially comparable proposals.
• Lead commercial negotiations with suppliers, including pricing, scope, schedule, and contract requirements.
• Manage material purchase agreement exhibits, scope documents, bid clarifications, and EPC contract flow-down requirements.
• Prepare procurement recommendations and obtain internal approvals before supplier selection and contract award.
• Review drawings, specifications, schedules, BOMs, and other documents to identify scope gaps and procurement risks.
• Monitor supplier engineering, submittals, manufacturing, testing, logistics, and delivery performance; escalate when commitments are at risk.
• Manage procurement-related workflow from estimating through project execution and closeout.
• Track procurement commitments against budgets and identify cost impacts and savings opportunities.
• Provide day-to-day direction and mentorship to Procurement Specialists.
• Ensure alignment with established procurement processes and supplier evaluation practices.
• Support onsite project management during construction for shortages and delivery issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data-management software

Job description

BUILD Renewables, LLC is seeking an Assistant Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for utility-scale solar and energy storage projects from estimating through closeout. You will serve as the primary procurement point of contact for project teams, drive supplier bidding, negotiations, and ensure on-time delivery in alignment with the project schedule.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and at least five years of procurement or related experience, with strong communication,