Strategic Sourcing Leader - Renewables [Hybrid]

EDF power solutions North America; BLOOMINGTON (MN); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bonus incentives

Comprehensive health coverage

Rewarding 401k matching

Job summary

EDF power solutions North America is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to oversee the strategic sourcing of goods and services for renewable energy assets and corporate needs, ensuring alignment with company objectives and strategies.

The role requires leading a team of 4–6 buyers, managing end-to-end source-to-pay processes, developing supplier relationships, and delivering savings targets while operating in a hybrid office environment (three days per week in Bloomington, MN, or other

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Inventory Management.
• 3+ years of experience leading a team of 4+ employees (direct reports).
• Experience in Renewable Energy is highly preferred.
• Experience leading end-to-end source-to-pay processes, including spend analysis, benchmarking, TCO analysis, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting and savings tracking.

Responsibilities

• Lead team of strategic buyers toward achievement of savings targets and TCO reduction.
• Lead RFx processes from start to finish and negotiate contracts.
• Foster collaborative relationships to establish annual Procurement Plans.
• Develop and manage commodity sourcing strategies and forecast needs.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and evaluate supplier capabilities.
• Drive process improvements and write necessary procedures and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP Ariba

MS Office

Job description

About Us

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

Scope of Position

EDF power solutions North America has been providing clean energy solutions throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico since 1987. We are a market-leading independent power producer and service provider, serving utilities, corporations, industries, communities, institutions, and investors with reliable, low-carbon energy solutions that help meet growing demand.

From developing and building scalable wind (onshore and offshore), solar, storage (battery and pumped storage hydro), smart EV charging, microgrids, green hydrogen, and transmission projects, to maximizing performance and profitability through skilled operations and maintenance and innovative asset optimization, our teams deliver expert solutions along the entire value chain—from origination to commercial operation.

Be a part of an innovative and collaborative team environment that fosters our goal of delivering renewable solutions to lead the transition to a sustainable energy future.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive bonus incentives. This position is eligible for our annual bonus program.
• Comprehensive health coverage. We provide low-cost health & wellness coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Rewarding 401k. We provide a generous matching contribution.

We Are Also Proud To Offer

• Favorable paid time off programs, including paid parental leave after one year of service.
• Rewarding learning & career development and advancement opportunities.
• Supportive mentorship & buddy programs.

Salary Range

The full pay range for this role is $95,200 to $158,700 annually, and the good faith estimated starting pay for this position upon hire is $114,300 to $133,350 annually. We generally base our salary decisions on factors including but not limited to, relevant work and leadership experience, education, demonstrated performance, internal equity, and in some cases, geographic location.

Scope of Job

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for the overall management of strategic sourcing of goods and services for renewable energy generating assets and corporate requirements while ensuring compliance with overall company objectives and strategies.

Candidates must be able to work Hybrid (three days a week in office) at one of our regional offices:

• San Diego, CA
• Bloomington, MN
• Toronto, Ontario
• Montreal, Quebec

Responsibilities

• Lead team of strategic buyers towards achievement of strategic sourcing goals including savings targets, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction, and the timely execution and completion of Supply Chain sourcing events and manage and mentor staff to encourage professional growth and development.
• Lead and manage RFI/RFQ/RFPs from start to finish, including creation, issuance, and facilitation of the entire process, through issuance of award recommendations and negotiation of contract terms/master service agreements.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders to establish accurate forecasts of recurring needs in the form of annual Procurement Plans, and work towards establishing supply and service contracts to cover these needs.
• Develop and manage commodity sourcing strategies to address supply market conditions, technology roadmaps, industry trends and product / service needs and forecast to protect continuity of supply and utilizing emerging opportunities.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships, researching and anticipating shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers, and continuously evaluating supplier core competencies and competitive positioning using industry cost models.
• Drive improvements and efficiencies resulting in added value to the organization, and create the necessary procedures, processes, and work instructions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision of Others : 4-6 direct reports

Working Conditions : 80-90% of time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of various Microsoft software/programs), phones, and general office equipment. 10-20% of time is spent outside of the office visiting vendors’ and/or internal customers’ sites in additional to attending various conferences and meetings.

Fiscal Responsibilities : The employee must work within the budget constraints as authorized by the Executive Team, while successfully following all policies and procedures related to employees’ fiscal responsibilities in doing the day-to-day job.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing, Category Management and Inventory Management.
• 3+ years of experience leading team at least 4+ employees (direct reports).
• Experience in Renewable Energy, highly preffered.
• Experience leading end-to-end source to pay processes, including spend analysis, benchmarking, TCO analysis, negotiations, supplier performance management, scorecards, contracting and savings tracking.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills with a high level of accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with capacity to build relationships internally and externally and influencing skills.
• Strong contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communications, with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to read, perform analysis, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, governmental regulations, technical procedures, specifications and drawings.
• Solid track record of effectively developing and leading a team.
• Advanced knowledge in MS office that includes Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in the use of Sourcing and Supplier Management applications, preferably SAP Ariba.

Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is required to stand, walk and use his/her hands. The position will require travel, so the employee in this position must be able to successfully accommodate air and ground travel.