Senior Procurement Manager

Energy Vault; Alpharetta (GA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading renewable energy firm as a Procurement Manager. You will oversee strategic sourcing, negotiate contracts, and implement sustainability practices within the procurement function. The role emphasizes collaboration across asset development and operations, contributing to the company's mission in clean energy.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Holiday Pay

Personal Time Off

Competitive Bonus Program

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Procurement in the Renewable Energy Sector.
• Bachelor's Degree or similar experience.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and manage strategic, commercial, and contractual activities.
• Execute 'go to market' strategies and manage commercial implementations.
• Support contracts and monitor trade barriers.

Skills

Negotiation

Market Intelligence

Supply Chain Management

Diversity Initiatives

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Location

Industry:Renewable Energy, Solar I Wind I Battery Energy
Location:USA
Job Type:Remote IFull-Time | Permanent
Reports To: The Procurement Manager will be part of the Global Procurement Organization, having a double report to the Corporate Procurement and Logistics Director and to the US COO.

Mission

At Zelestra, we are on a mission to change the world by making decarbonization a reality for our partners. As a client-focused, multi-technology, global renewable energy company, we work tirelessly to do things right, to push ourselves and our clients further, and to get results that matter. With a key emphasis on innovation and collaboration, Zelestra is committed to helping customers, communities, and stakeholders through tailored solutions, local employment, and strong sustainability. With more than two decades of experience working in 13 countries, Zelestra is a trusted partner with proven capabilities in providing efficient, competitive, carbon-free solutions. With a portfolio of 20 GW of carbon-free projects across 13 countries, Zelestra is a vertically integrated company specializing in developing, constructing, commercializing, and operating large-scale renewable energy projects. Zelestra is made up of 800+ professionals globally. It is backed by EQT, one of the largest fund managers in the world, with $232B in assets under management.

Role Overview

The Procurement Manager is responsible for, integrating, and managing strategic, commercial, and contractual activities in support of Renewable asset development, construction, and operations. This position will execute ‘go to market’ strategies as well as have responsibility for commercial implementation, market intelligence, and on-going management. The Procurement Manager will liaison between asset development, engineering, construction, and operations to maximize value of opportunities presented pre- and post-project execution.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or similar experience
• 5+ years of experience in Procurement Renewable Energy Sector

What we offer

• Execute commercial ‘go to market’ opportunities supporting asset development strategies.
• Negotiate, contract, and implement end-to-end activities for owner supplied equipment for each project.
• Maintain a constant presence throughout the construction process by managing all commercial implementation requirements.
• Implement supply chain sustainability practices including diverse tier 1 and multi-tier sourcing opportunities.
• Engage supply chain team in opportunities to maximize support of broader Procurement spend areas.
• Support internal and external relationships through regular updates, coordinated leadership reviews, presentations and escalations.
• Support contracts need for all contractors sourced for miscellaneous development activities, such as surveying, engineering, archeology, civil and Geotech.
• Support PO releases, invoice reconciliation and mismatch resolution
• Monitor status of trade barriers imposed by countries that may impact the price and/or availability of imported products. Provide feedback on alternative equipment supply strategies, when necessary.
• Supervise an (1) FTE to support achievement of objectives
• Develop and implement key Procurement strategies for high impact, usage and/or spend areas.
• Provide support in development of metrics and perform periodic performance management.
• Initiate, plan and execute strategic business reviews for key categories.
• Collaborate effectively, deliver timely information and provide recommendations.
• Develop and maintain key stakeholder relationships to ensure that centrally driven strategies align with business objectives.
• Support and promote Zelestra’s Supplier Diversity programthrough outreach and supplier development activities.
• Track performance within each spend and measure value directly attributed to budgets along with other forms of value creation.
• Develop Procurement insights and proactively communicate updates to stakeholders, colleagues and management.
• Influence teams through fact-based discussions, including developing clear and concise and business cases
• Conduct market analysis to maintain insights related to commodities and other supply chain relevant topics including supplier health, ESG and adverse media.
• Provide commercial support to select and manage suppliers.

Apply Today!

Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Procurement Manager and help drive strategic sourcing and operational excellence!

Keywords:Solar Project Development, Wind Energy Development, Utility-Scale Solar Projects, Clean Energy Jobs, Renewable Energy Operations, Energy Storage Projects, Solar Energy Careers, Wind Farm Projects, Battery Storage Systems.

The salary for this position typically ranges from minimumto mid-point annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Zelestra offers a wide range of supportive benefits such as Medical, Dental, and Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Holiday Pay,Personal Time Off, and a competitive bonus program.

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