Manager, Renewable Procurement

The Manager, Renewable Procurement will be responsible for driving sourcing and procurement strategies in support of Invenergy’s solar and wind project pipeline.

Requirements

• Lead and/or oversee commercial negotiations for solar and wind power generation equipment supply contracts.
• Serve as the key interface between internal stakeholders (Development, Engineering, Finance, etc.).
• Support procurement and supply chain development in new markets and countries of operation in line with compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements, including qualifying and auditing suppliers in collaboration with technical and compliance teams.
• Resolve escalated supplier disputes or complex contract issues, guiding team members in developing resolution strategies while maintaining supplier relationships.
• Collaborate with engineering, construction, and operations teams to analyze procurement options and to make equipment supply decisions that best position Invenergy’s pipeline of solar projects.
• Analyze market trends and government/regulatory/policy conditions and assess potential impacts on general procurement strategy.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing market conditions and respond quickly to changes in the build program.
• At least 8 years of experience in procurement, supply chain, and strategic sourcing.
• Experience building and managing teams of procurement professionals.
• At least 2 years of experience working in the energy industry, with direct experience in renewables preferred.
• Willing to be based full-time in Chicago, IL.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial negotiation skills with an understanding of the legal aspects of procurement.
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401k
• paid time off