Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Procurement Manager to join our Wind Strategic Procurement team. This individual will play a key role in facilitating the RFP and RFI processes, vendor selection, contract negotiation, technology review support, and ongoing contract administration. The primary focus will be on wind industry Balance of Plant (BOP) construction (EPC) agreements, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies, cost models, and risk mitigation objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the facilitation of RFPs, RFIs, vendor selection, and technology review support for wind projects, with a primary focus on Balance of Plant (BOP) and EPC contracting.
- Negotiate and manage EPC contracts throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring compliance with terms and conditions, and minimizing risks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., Development, Engineering, Legal, and Construction) to create and refine RFPs, and support vendor integration into the projects.
- Develop and implement procurement strategies for wind projects, ensuring the selection of optimal vendors and cost-effective solutions.
- Oversee contract administration, including monitoring vendor performance, ensuring adherence to scope and timelines, and managing contract modifications.
- Provide ongoing support in the management and optimization of turbine supply agreements, EPC contracts, and repower contracting efforts within the wind industry.
- Maintain strong, strategic relationships with EPC contractors and vendors, fostering collaboration and performance improvements.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of specifications, scopes of work, and project standards for all projects.
- Conduct market analysis, gather market intelligence, and incorporate findings into contract negotiations and procurement strategies.
- Ensure proper documentation and control of contract-related information in MS SharePoint and other document management systems.
Experience & Education:
- Bachelor's degree in contract management, procurement, engineering, or a related field required.
- Eight or more years of experience in wind EPC contracting and a strong understanding of turbine technology.
- A minimum of two years of experience in solar and BESS or other related fields is a plus.
- Experience with repower contracting and negotiations within wind industry projects.
- Experience with Turbine Supply Agreements and EPC contracting and negotiations for solar and BESS is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to 15%.
Knowledge & Skills:
- Strong project management skills with experience in large-scale wind development projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a solid understanding of contract language and terms.
- Proficiency in MS SharePoint, MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and document control.
- In-depth knowledge of turbine technology and a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to levelize bids and assess baseline costs for wind projects.