Manager (m/w/d) Erneuerbare Beschaffung (Energiespeicherung)

Job Description

The Manager, Renewable Procurement (Energy Storage) will drive strategic sourcing initiatives, negotiate supply agreements for BESS equipment, and lead equipment RFPs.

This position will work from Invenergy's office in downtown Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic procurement initiatives in coordination with various internal stakeholders across Project Management, Operations, Finance etc.
• Build insights into market dynamics on technology, pricing, emerging technologies, supply chains etc. to inform procurement strategy, and sourcing decisions.
• Lead development of internal dashboards and tools to support vendor evaluation and track vendor performance.
• Lead negotiations for energy storage equipment supply contracts. Ensure that all commercial terms and conditions and technical design requirements are in line with or exceed market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements including construction agreements and project sale agreements.
• Prepare Request for Proposal packages in coordination with Engineering, Construction, and Operations teams. Manage and evaluate vendor bid responses, analyze procurement options to assist in making equipment supply recommendations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with major manufacturers and equipment suppliers, thus supporting vendor evaluation and procurement strategy.
• Coordinate closely with Origination and Pre-Construction teams to stay up to date with project timelines, project sizing and equipment requirements. Identify and surface procurement risks as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in energy industry, preferably in procurement, project management, engineering or supply chain functions.
• Experience building and managing teams of professionals.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving and communications skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multi-task and manage deliverables for multiple projects concurrently.
• Occasional travel to project sites and manufacturing facilities will be required.
• Valid driver's license.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or a related field
• Technical understanding of power generation equipment as well as project engineering and construction
• Proactive mindset for problem solving and risk mitigation
• Motivated self-starter, goal-oriented, and strong problem-solving abilities

Base Pay

$124,000.00 - $155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.