Manager, O&M Procurement

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Operations Procurement, the O&M Procurement Manager is responsible for leading commercial negotiations for O&M contracts and service agreements in support of Operations, Asset Management, and Development spanning Clearway's pipeline of wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The O&M Procurement Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to structure project agreements and amendments, serving as the principal interface responsible for negotiating contracts aligned with Clearway Energy's commercial objectives within commercial and risk management guidelines.

This position will report to the Director, Operations Procurement, and can be based in Scottsdale, AZ, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO. Our Scottsdale, AZ office is the preferred location.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop, evaluate, negotiate, execute, and manage a wide variety of operational and long-term service agreement contracts
• Maximize the value of existing O&M agreements through close collaboration with Procurement, Asset Management, and Operations departments
• Lead a team of three (3) sourcing specialists dedicated to supporting operational scopes and transactions
• Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for matters concerning contracts for Clearway's portfolio of operating wind, solar, and battery storage projects
• Maintain records of correspondence and documentation in relation to established contracts and those in progress
• Communicate and present information and sourcing recommendations to stakeholders about all contract-related matters
• Assist stakeholders with contract interpretation and support escalation of key contractual terms internally and externally
• Manage relationships with key vendors and suppliers performing under long-term service agreements
• Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension, or renewal of key operating agreements
• Resolve any contract-related problems that arise externally and internally
• Ensure the organization's internal contract documents are accurate and well-maintained
• Provide active support and inputs on new potential business opportunities with new long-term service agreement providers
• Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes with key stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or procurement
• Three (3) or more years of O&M or asset management contracting experience
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business and industry, and a solid understanding of legal concepts
• Comfortable working as part of a cross-functional team
• People-management or related leadership experience
• Possesses a strong attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and agility to manage multiple projects with shifting timelines
• Must have strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office
• Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated emotional intelligence, logic, and reason in resolving conflicts and solving business problems
• Capable of comprehending the company's risk appetite and ensuring contracts reflect such risk position

What Would Be Nice

• Energy industry experience - renewables (solar, wind, and energy storage)
• Strong analytical skills, including net present value (NPV) or internal rate of return (IRR) analyses
• SAP S4 HANA and/or SAP Ariba experience

Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.).