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Procurement Associate
Location: Houston, TX (In-office role with remote flexibility)
Compensation: $85k – $100k + bonus + profit sharing
The Business
Our client is a PE-backed IPP focused on owning and developing renewable energy projects.
Key Responsabilities :
- Build and maintain relationships with equipment suppliers, focusing on securing high-quality components at optimal costs.
- Manage deliverables and review processes in collaboration with engineering teams to ensure timely supply schedules.
- Create and update supplier scorecards to monitor performance and reliability metrics.
- Work closely with legal and finance teams to support project financing and mitigate risks.
- Monitor market trends, pricing shifts, and technological advancements within the renewable energy and battery energy storage sectors.
- Provide insights to refine procurement strategies for future projects.
- Ensure compliance with policies, financing requirements, and industry standards during all procurement activities.
- Maintain proper documentation and reporting for audit readiness and contract traceability.
- Collaborate with third-party engineers and consultants to evaluate designs and ensure compliance with financial and technical standards.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of procurement experience, ideally within the energy, infrastructure, or power generation industries.
Skills and Competencies:
- Strong skills in analysis, negotiation, and communication.
- Proven track record of managing supplier relationships and evaluating vendor performance.
- Proficiency in document management tools (e.g., SharePoint, OneDrive) and document archiving processes.
- Familiarity with solar PV and battery energy storage systems and renewable energy industry trends is a plus.
- Experience negotiating EPC contracts or equipment supply agreements.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively.
- Knowledge of procurement and project management tools such as Microsoft Project or SAP is preferred.
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