Procurement Associate - Solar/Renewables - R09200-4121

INVENERGY LLC • Chicago, IL • 3w ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12667491 Invenergy drives innovation in energy. Powered by decades of entrepreneurial experience and unparalleled execution, we solve the energy challenges facing our customers and communities. We provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. We develop. We build. We own. We operate. We are Invenergy.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

Position Overview

The Associate, Renewable Procurement will be a senior individual contributor responsible for supporting commercial procurement strategies and executing commercial negotiations for Utility Scale Solar power generation equipment in support of Invenergy\'s development, engineering, and construction activities. Responsibilities include supporting strategic supplier relationships, tracking supply chain requirements, and negotiating and administering critical supply agreements in support of Invenergy\'s project needs. This role reports to the Solar Procurement Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Support commercial negotiations for power generation equipment

supply contracts for utility scale solar power generation equipment (e.g.,modules/trackers/inverters/etc...). Ensure that terms and conditions are in line with market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements including construction agreements, project sale agreements, and operations and maintenance (O&M) agreements.

Serve as an internal point of contact for matters related to

project-specific equipment supply agreements. Maintain and update all contractual files in a centralized contract repository.

Support the development of Invenergy\'s purchase agreement forms and

templates. Drive regular updates and process improvement initiatives based on changes in project needs and requirements as well as a continual understanding of market terms and conditions.

Collaborate with the engineering procurement, project engineering,

construction, sourcing and operations teams to analyze procurement options and to assist in making equipment supply recommendations that best position Invenergy\'s pipeline of renewable energy projects.

Required Skills

Bachelor\'s Degree in Business, Law, Finance, Supply Chain

Management, or related discipline

3 or more years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing,

contracting or a related field

Proven and influential verbal and written communication skills

Commercial negotiation skills, with an understanding of the legal

aspects of procurement

Excellent organizational, interpersonal, leadership, time

management, and problem-solving skills. Ability to negotiate multiple high value, high risk equipment supply contracts simultaneously while fulfilling project stakeholder contractual requirements and maintaining projects schedules.

Demonstrated passion in renewable energy.

Preferred Experience

General understanding of solar PV modules, solar inverters, or

trackers is a plus.

Experience with contract administration or management for CAPEX

procurement is a plus.

Experience as a paralegal or a paralegal certificate is a plus.

Base Pay

\$90,000 - \$105,000 USD Annual

Bonus: 20% - 27.5%

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.

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