Purchasing Manager - BESS - Urgent

JOB OVERVIEW:

The BESS Procurement Manager will have the responsibility of leading efforts to implement innovative procurement technologies and practices to streamline processes and drive efficiency throughout the supply chain. In conjunction with commodity buyer, they will oversee the evaluation and selection of suppliers, ensuring they meet the company's quality standards and delivery requirements. The Manager will be responsible for negotiating contracts with suppliers to secure favorable commercial conditions for the organization. Moreover, they will monitor market trends, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory changes to proactively mitigate risks and identify opportunities for optimization. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams such as engineering, project management, construction, and finance, the Manager will ensure alignment of procurement strategies with project timelines and budgetary factors.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure proper systems and processes are established, maintained and continually improved throughout procurement group.
• Assists in gathering and analyzing industry and market data
• Monitor and improve overall performance of procurement team in accordance to company policies and KPIs.
• Hosts quarterly Commodity Reviews to highlight key market and vendor opportunities and constraints.
• Works with Buyers to maintain Vendor Scorecard for feedback to and from our supplier network on key components.
• Responsible for growth and learning of procurement team to improve overall organizational capacity.
• Responsible for qualification and selection of suppliers and overall performance improvement.
• Will lead a group of purchasing agents and buyers to throughout the process of building relationships, negotiating, evaluating, conducting interviews, and managing supplier and vendor contracts.
• Monitoring at a higher level what the company is purchasing, delivery of the product and how these products fit with the companies engineering and construction methods.
• Negotiates favorable terms, volume discounts and long-term contracts with suppliers for the procurement of goods, services, and suppliers.
• Takes responsibility for overall purchasing and strategic initiatives to build a competitive position.
• Builds a relationship with the project teams to understand how equipment and materials perform in accordance with our construction means and methods. The manager will understand which equipment and materials bring our program a competitive and strategic advantage.
• The manager will work with the legal group to develop contracts that fit the industry, the risk profile and the competitive landscape.
• Discusses defects and delivery problems with suppliers and is responsible for negotiating outcomes that produce the best results for the company and long-term viability of the supplier.
• Coordinates with operations, maintenance, warehouse and engineering to ensure proper scheduling and movement of goods and supplies.
• Maintain supplier performance KPI and work with supplier towards continual improvement
• Collaborate with Logistics Manager to ensure appropriate utilization of excess material

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BS degree in business administration or equivalent.
• Experience in BESS strongly preferred.
• Preference given for experience in Solar, Renewable Energy or Power Generation.
• Preference given for bilingual candidates.
• 10+ years of experience in Procurement.
• Experience in Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc.) is required.
• Experience and skill with SAP & Viewpoint preferred.
• Proficient in development and adherence to procurement procedures and plans.
• Possess negotiation and team building skills.
• Multi-task and provide support to multiple clients daily.
• Ability to travel as needed (approximately 10-20%)

Target Salary - $120-$145K