Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary: The Manager, Procurement is part of the center-led Procurement Team, achieving competitive advantage through the application of best practices in supply management and driving overall business profitability. The Manager, Procurement leads a team of Procurement professionals, achieving competitive advantage through the application of best practices in supply chain management and driving overall business profitability and Key Supplier Management behavior internally and externally to contribute to the success of RES and its key suppliers. The Manager, Procurement Manager actively leads the aligned Category/Division Procurement team with a focus on training and development of the team members as well as creating and executing supply chain strategy with consideration for the business streams.

Requirements:

Creates and executes procurement strategies in alignment with business goals and long-term plans. Focused on driving the procurement function by:

• Leads key supplier engagement and negotiations focusing on providing the best value for RES with a focus on trackers, inverters, BLA, and cable for renewable/T&D projects
• Engages senior-level teams (stakeholders) throughout the organization to ensure alignment with organizational strategic objectives and project needs
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of client groups
• Reports on high-level market updates as well as project-specific procurement progress
• Develops commodity-specific sourcing strategies and category plans that span across the business
• Creates, evaluates, and reviews opportunities to implement best practice purchasing policies, process, and procedures for continuous process improvement to support business performance that delivers value; continually identifies and implements new opportunities for cost savings, and cost avoidance and proactively tracks these objectives
• Establishes targets and oversees the management & evaluation of supplier performance.
• Provides management reports and key performance data, monitors and tracks buyout progress and schedule impacts for each project
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in the hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of the client group.
• Employee Development:

• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

• Present, support, and lead by example with a safety and quality-oriented attitude.
• Leads by example to show that safety is the most important function, ensuring that all employees follow safe practices while working.
• Accountable for continually reinforcing safe behaviors and correcting “at risk” behaviors.
• Adheres to and ensures all site team members understand standard operating procedures.
• Leads and supports the site team in technical, quality, and safety, utilizing the system in place.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management, business, engineering, supply chain management, or equivalent degree, or 10+ years of military/education/relevant work/field experience combination
• ISM or CIPS certification preferred
• 5+ years of experience negotiating purchase orders and subcontracts required, 10+ years preferred

Required:

• Leadership experience
• Construction procurement experience with a focus on renewables (Solar, Wind, Storage, T&D), preferably related to the supply of major equipment - trackers, inverters, BLA, and cable
• Able to lead complex negotiations with key suppliers and subcontractors
• Key supplier management experience
• Expert knowledge of contracts and subcontracts
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including scenarios where information is uncertain and timeframes, are tight
• Advanced experience in contract preparation, negotiation, monitoring, and controlling
• High level of competency with the Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Word, Excel (pivot tables), and PowerPoint

Highly desirable:

• Knowledge of the construction industry and associated field concepts, practices, and procedures, with knowledge of the renewable industry an added bonus
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of Lean methodology

Anticipated base salary range: $115,000 - $140,000

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representative of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Rarely: Carrying 5-15 lbs., climbing stairs, lifting 5-15 lbs., reaching required.
Occasionally: Standing, or walking are required.
Frequently: Reading, vision, repetitive motions, and sitting required.

Rarely exposed to extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wetness, and hazards, occasionally noise in the working environment.

We maintain a drug-free workplace. Candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test as a condition of employment.

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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