Strategic Procurement Lead – Solar & Storage EPC

EDF Power Solutions; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding 401k

Favorable paid time off programs

Learning & career development

Mentorship & buddy programs

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead equipment procurement for EPC solar and storage projects, coordinating with development, engineering and project management to secure long-lead items from PV modules to BESS systems.

Based in Columbia, MD, this hybrid role emphasizes supplier strategy, RFQ/RFP execution, contract coordination, and cost management to help deliver 5-150 MW projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–7 years in procurement, supply chain, or project controls.
• Experience with PV modules, inverters, BESS, and transformers in EPC projects preferred.
• Background in contracts or legal coordination on equipment supply agreements preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication and stakeholder interfacing.
• Experience with Procore is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-lead equipment procurement for PV modules, inverters, transformers, BESS systems, switchgear, and balance-of-plant materials.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Project Management, and SMEs to identify long-lead items and initiate procurement.
• Track open purchase orders from issuance through delivery and acceptance; escalate delivery risk.
• Maintain portfolio-level PO records by project, vendor, delivery date, and status.
• Collaborate with EDFps strategic procurement group on platform-level vendor discussions or negotiations.
• Review nationwide trends on raw material pricing and advise on purchase strategy.
• Collaborate with project management on delays due to shortages.

Skills

Procurement

Supply chain

RFQ/RFP processes

Contract management

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Four-year degree preferred

Tools

Procore

Job description

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead equipment procurement for EPC solar and storage projects, coordinating with development, engineering and project management to secure long-lead items from PV modules to BESS systems.

Based in Columbia, MD, this hybrid role emphasizes supplier strategy, RFQ/RFP execution, contract coordination, and cost management to help deliver 5-150 MW projects on time and within budget.