Supply Chain Manager

BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Híbrido; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid work model

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Sky Utility is seeking a hands-on Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, logistics, vendor management, and material planning for solar, BESS, and data center power projects nationwide.

The ideal candidate will drive sourcing strategies, negotiate EPC contracts, manage supplier performance, and ensure regulatory and cost-effective execution with a strong focus on risk mitigation and on-time delivery.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership experience
• Procurement experience in utility-scale solar, BESS, or power infrastructure projects
• Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills
• Experience negotiating EPC contracts and equipment supply agreements (TSAs/LTSAs)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Willingness to work hybrid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Responsabilidades

• Lead sourcing and procurement of major equipment (solar modules, inverters, transformers, BESS gear, trackers, racking)
• Negotiate EPC contracts and TSAs/LTSAs; set scope, pricing, schedule, and performance guarantees
• Manage supplier contracts, terms, delivery schedules, warranties, and pricing with vendors
• Build and maintain preferred vendor relationships to support long-term growth
• Identify alternate suppliers and contingency strategies to reduce risk
• Monitor tariffs, pricing trends, and supply constraints affecting solar and storage
• Ensure compliance with FEOC, domestic content, UFLPA, and tariff rules
• Coordinate material flow to multiple project sites across states
• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and OFE deliveries; domestic and international shipments

Conocimientos

Supply chain leadership

Procurement management

Contract negotiation

Vendor management

EPC contracts

Forecasting & analytics

Excel

Educación

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

Herramientas

ERP systems

Project management systems

Descripción del empleo

Blue Sky Utility is seeking a highly capable and proactive Procurement & Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, logistics, vendor management, and material planning across our growing portfolio of utility-scale solar, battery energy storage (BESS), and data center power infrastructure projects. This role is critical to ensuring that equipment, materials, and services are sourced strategically, delivered on time, compliant with U.S. trade and tax credit requirements, and managed cost-effectively to support project execution nationwide.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, commercially sharp, operationally disciplined, and experienced in managing complex supply chains utility-scale solar, BESS, and power infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead sourcing and procurement of major equipment including solar modules, inverters/PCS, main power, transformers,MV/HV switchgear and breakers, BESS equipment, trackers, racking, and balance-of-plant materials
• Lead EPC contractor selection and negotiate EPC contractor for turnkey projects. including scope, pricing, schedule, liquidated damages, performance guarantees, and security
• Negotiate equipment supply agreements (TSAs), BESS long-term service agreements (LTSAs), pricing, contracts, delivery schedules, warranties, and commercial terms with vendors and suppliers
• Build and maintain preferred vendor relationships to support long-term growth
• Identify alternate suppliers and contingency strategies to reduce risk
• Monitor market conditions, tariffs, pricing trends, and supply constraints impacting the solar and storage sectors, adjust regulatory requirements
• Manage supply chain regulatory and trade compliance, including FEOC / prohibited foreign entity restrictions, domestic content requirements, UFLPA traceability, AD/CVD and Section 201/301 tariffs, and tax credit safe harbor documentation
• Secure long-lead high-voltage equipment (main power transformers, breakers, switchgear) early in the development cycle to protect project schedules

Logistics & Inventory Management

• Oversee transportation, warehousing, and delivery schedules for Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE), including domestic and international shipments
• Coordinate material flow to multiple project sites across various states
• Track inventory levels, shortages, overages, and critical path items
• Implement systems for receiving, storage, and field material controls

Project Support & Cross Functional Partnership

• Partner closely with Engineering, Project Delivery, Construction, Finance, and Development teams to align procurement with project schedules
• Support project budgets through cost forecasting and purchasing discipline
• Participate in project kickoff and execution meetings to identify material needs and schedule risks
• Ensure purchase orders and vendor commitments align with project milestones

Vendor Performance, Quality & Compliance

• Manage supplier scorecards, KPIs, and service levels
• Resolve delivery delays, quality concerns, claims, shortages, and commercial disputes
• Oversee supplier quality assurance, including factory audits, factory acceptance testing (FAT), and third-party inspections
• Develop mitigation plans for supply disruptions and long lead equipment

Process Improvement & Systems

• Establish scalable procurement and supply chain processes as the company grows
• Improve reporting, spend visibility, forecasting, and internal controls
• Utilize ERP, procurement, and project management systems to drive efficiency

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• 7+ years of supply chain, procurement, or sourcing leadership experience
• Procurement experience in utility-scale solar, BESS, or power infrastructure projects
• Strong contract negotiation, analytical, and vendor management skills
• Experience negotiating EPC contracts and equipment supply agreements (TSAs/LTSAs)
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced growth environment
• Strong Excel and reporting skills
• Willingness to work hybrid in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Preferred

• Familiarity with main energy system components such as transformers, switchgear, inverters, modules, trackers, and major electrical equipment
• Experience with import logistics, tariffs, and international sourcing
• Working knowledge of FEOC, domestic content, UFLPA, and AD/CVD requirements
• Experience procuring equipment for data center or large-load power infrastructure projects
• Professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CSCP) is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• Successfully optimizing project costs, timetable, compliance
• Critical materials arrive on time and within budget
• Vendor relationships are strong and commercially advantageous
• Projects experience fewer delays tied to supply chain issues
• Procurement processes scale with company growth
• Leadership has clear visibility into spend, risks, and timelines

This is a hybrid Florida-based role requiring regular in-office presence in Fort Lauderdale to collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams. Remote-only candidates will not be considered.