Procurement Manager_FIPR1M

ENGIE North America Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Domestic travel up to 25%

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ENGIE North America Inc. is seeking a Procurement Manager in Chicago to lead procurement strategy for distributed solar and solar-plus-storage projects. You will forecast needs, source long-lead materials, negotiate agreements, and allocate equipment across multiple projects with cross-functional teams.

You will manage a logistics professional and a storage system advisor, coordinating vendors, transportation, storage, and compliance. A hybrid work policy is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain, logistics, or contract administration.
• Experience with EPC project delivery and renewable energy supply chains preferred.
• Ability to lead negotiations and procurement planning independently in a dynamic market.
• Strong vendor relationship management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of supplier qualification, contract administration, and logistics coordination.
• Ability to adapt to changing regulations, pricing, and project needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations for long-lead equipment and services (PV modules, inverters, BESS).
• Develop procurement strategies aligning equipment availability with project budgets and engineering requirements.
• Build supplier relationships, competitive bidding, contract management, and risk mitigation programs.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic sourcing

Logistics management

Vendor negotiations

Team leadership

Education

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

Job description

Procurement Manager_FIPR1M

CHICAGO, United States, 60654-4916

ENGIE North America Inc.

Procurement

Permanent

Full - Time

What You Can Expect

As our Procurement Manager, you will leadprocurementstrategy for ENGIE's distributed solar photovoltaic and solar-plus-storageportfolio, helping secure the equipment and commercial terms that directly shape project competitiveness and delivery. You will work at the portfolio level with Development, Engineering, Sales, Finance, Legal, and Project Delivery teams to forecast needs, source long-lead materials, evaluate suppliers, negotiate agreements, andallocateequipment to projects. You will managea logisticsprofessional and a battery energy storage system technical advisor, coordinating vendor relationships, transportation, storage, delivery, and compliance documentation. This role will translate changing market, regulatory, and project requirements into responsive procurement plans that support safe, reliable, and cost-effective renewable energy projects.

• Lead strategic sourcing and commercial negotiations for photovoltaic modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems, and other long-lead equipment and services.
• Build procurement strategies that align equipment availability, project budgets, engineering requirements, domestic content requirements, FEOC regulations, and investment tax creditobjectives.
• Develop supplier relationships, competitive bidding, contract management, vendor performance, market intelligence, and supply chain risk mitigation programs.

What You'll Bring

• MinimumBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum seven years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management,logistics, contract administration, or related renewable energy work.
• You must have experience understanding of EPC project delivery, renewable energy supply chains, domestic content requirements, and suppliercompliance.
• You can independently lead negotiations, procurement planning, vendor relationships, and cross-functional decisions in a dynamic market while communicating responsively and respectfully with stakeholders.
• You also bringthe leadershipand organizational skills to manage a small team, balance multiple portfolio priorities, and convert market intelligence into cost-effective sourcing decisions.
• Demonstrated experience sourcing photovoltaic modules, inverters, battery energy storage systems, or comparable renewable energy equipment.
• Working knowledge of supplier qualifications, contract administration, equipment allocation,logisticscoordination, transportation planning, and vendor performance management.
• Experience with negotiation, communication, leadership, and organizational skills, with the agility to respond to changing regulations, pricing, schedules, and project needs.

Additional Details

• This role is eligible for our hybrid work policy
• Must be available to travel domestically up to 25% of the time and with the need for some overnight trips
• Must possess a valid U.S. driver's license/clean driving record use of company vehicle, ability to drive to site locations
• Must be willing and able to comply with all ENGIE ethics and safety policies
• This position consists of 10% of outdoor work, while performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions

Compensation

Salary Range: $129,030- $197,846 USD annually

This represents the average expected pay range for a qualified candidate.

ENGIE complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. Actual salary offered may vary depending on geography, experience, education, internal pay alignment, or other bona fide factors.

In addition to base pay, this position is eligible for a competitive bonus / incentive plan.

Your Talent Acquisition Partner can share more specific information regarding the benefits or the salary for the position based on the work location.

At ENGIE, we take your well-being seriously. Our comprehensive benefits package includes options for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, ESPP, generous paid time off including wellness days, holidays and leave programs. We also help you plan for retirement by offering a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a company match. But that's not all - we're dedicated to the health and happiness of your entire family, offering supplemental benefits for full time employees that enhance emotional and physical well-being through all stages of life from family forming to caregiver benefits. Explore our benefits package to see how we can support you. Learn more.

Why ENGIE?

ENGIE North America isn't just participating in the Zero-Carbon Transition, we're leading it! Join us as we develop energy that is renewable, efficient, and accessible to everyone.

At ENGIE, every talent has a role to play in the adventure of the century. Make a difference and enjoy a fulfilling professional experience. Take on exciting challenges and build a career path that reflects who you are.

Join us and be part of the adventure!

ENGIE is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace, and we are firmly committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We are committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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Business Unit: LEI RoW

Division: LEI RoW - Northam

Legal Entity: ENGIE North America Inc.

Company Name: ENGIE North America

Minimum Base Salary: 129,030.00 USD

Maximum Base Salary: 197,846.00 USD

Pay Basis: Annual

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