Remote Procurement Leader - Solar & EPC Projects

Qcells EPC; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Procurement Manager in Houston, TX, operating with a remote schedule. The role leads the purchase of major equipment, pre-qualifies vendors, and drives supplier performance while coordinating with Project teams to meet schedules and budgets.

You will manage RFPs, negotiate equipment supply agreements, monitor contract terms, and support procurement across solar and BESS projects nationwide. This position travels up to 15%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Contract Management and/or Procurement.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in solar and/or construction field project at the project size of over $30M in procurement of equipment/material or subcontracting.
• Preferred experience in Solar or Renewable Energy.
• Knowledge in contract management.
• Change order management experience.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast pace, professional, team environment with minimal supervision.
• Ability to prioritize tasks appropriately and in support of project schedules and other deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence communicator and ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Experience in conducting supplier reviews and evaluation, and maintaining good business relationships.
• Computer literacy with an advance knowledge on Microsoft office including, but not limited to, Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.
• Strong understanding of construction management software systems (Procore, E-Builder, CMiC, etc.)
• SAP Experience preferred.
• Able to identify, investigate and solve problems that arise in timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to optimize the procurement of materials and/or services.
• Manage relationships with key suppliers in alignment with Companies overall strategic goals.
• Manage the RFP process including, but not limited to the following.
• Prepare RFPs to qualified suppliers including working with other functional groups to gather all required documents and data.
• Determine and maintain bid schedules in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate responses to RFIs from bidders.
• Review, compare and evaluate supplier proposals with historical and market pricing to determine cost-competitive pricing and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Lead commercial negotiations for Equipment Supply Agreements, project specific orders, change orders, etc. with key suppliers in accordance with company policies and guidelines.
• Manage change order process for suppliers and other related contract management processes.
• Ensure prime contract flow downs are incorporated into subcontract documents as needed or applicable to scope of work/supply.
• Monitor supplier compliance to contract terms and project requirements.
• Support Project Management Team as needed with contract information and input to resolve supplier issues, such as under-performance or scope gaps.
• Evaluate vendor performance and develop improvement processes based on lessons learned.
• Support Project Management Team as needed with urgent procurement needs.
• Maintain accurate and complete purchasing records in accordance with record retention procedures.
• Track and analyze market data and provide updates to leadership teams.
• Identify, qualify & onboard new vendors.
• Regular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this position.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management

Skills

Strong verbal and written comms

Autonomous work style

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

E-Builder

CMiC

SAP

Job description

Hanwha Qcells USA Corp is seeking a Procurement Manager in Houston, TX, operating with a remote schedule. The role leads the purchase of major equipment, pre-qualifies vendors, and drives supplier performance while coordinating with Project teams to meet schedules and budgets.

You will manage RFPs, negotiate equipment supply agreements, monitor contract terms, and support procurement across solar and BESS projects nationwide. This position travels up to 15%.