Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS

RWE Clean Energy, LLC Functional area : Procurement Remuneration : Exempt

The Senior Manager, Procurement PV & BESS implements procurement category and contracts strategies for Solar & BESS Capital Equipment in support of RWE Clean Energy's business. Role Responsibilities :

• Solar & Energy Storage Category and Contract Management (with primary focus on PV Modules and Inverters) - implement and proactively manage equipment contract execution with comprehensive understanding of the market and regulatory environment
• Manage relationship with key suppliers, coordinate execution of PO calloffs under MSAs or standalone contracts
• Implement the Procurement strategy for tendering, evaluating and contracting Solar PV & Battery Energy Storage equipment to support the new build PV and energy storage projects
• Oversee the execution of procurement deliverables for multiple simultaneous projects, ensuring alignment with portfolio-level timelines, budgets, and risk tolerances
• Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders for project procurement execution (Project Execution, Credit, Legal, AP, Logistics, Structured Finance, etc)
• Drive value by executing project procurement solutions and negotiating cost-savings
• Work closely with the Project Execution, Credit and Legal teams to execute procurement strategies for projects and assure Supply Chain activities are performed consistent with established schedules and budgets
• Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships
• Develop and maintain contacts and relationships with major equipment manufacturers and suppliers, and major contractors providing services to the renewable energy industry
• Ensure that policies, compliance rules and processes are properly implemented and observed
• Coordination skills to meet the needs of Development, Project Execution, and Energy Marketing (Partnering) to successfully construct solar farms and energy storage projects in North America
• Thorough understanding of the market and regulatory environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program

Job Requirements and Experiences :

Pay range : The annual base salary range for this position in Illinois is $126,000 - $175,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.

Benefits offered : Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.

Through its subsidiary RWE Clean Energy, RWE is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States. RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE's energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).