ConnectGen is seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement to join our dynamic and growing team. This position is responsible for managing the purchasing process for major capital equipment and construction services for renewable energy and energy storage projects, including wind turbine equipment, photovoltaic modules, battery energy storage systems, EPC/BOP, and transformers. This role reports to the Vice President, Engineering, Procurement & Construction and is part of ConnectGen’s EPC group. (May consider someone for a Director-level role with 7+ years of direct experience.)

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement competitive bid processes for major equipment and construction services for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects
Work closely with the Vice President, EPC on the development of contracting strategies and processes that result in the best value for the Company
Manage relationships with vendors including but not limited to identifying new market entrants, supplier qualification, technical proposal review, and commercial and contractual negotiations
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders from engineering, construction, finance, legal, and development to drive the evaluation of supplier proposals
Implement and manage inspection and monitoring programs for all major equipment procurements through engagement of third-party providers of QA/QC services
Manage contract award review, analysis, and presentation of recommendations to executive leadership
Build tools to benchmark and model various technologies based on multiple performance attributes, to inform cost estimation, financial modeling, and technical selection for projects
Track global and U.S. wind, solar and energy storage markets, monitor technological advances in the industry, and own forward cost curves
Maintain industry risk assessments on supply chain, ESG (environment, social, governance) and regulatory risk
Participate in the engineering, design, and construction review process for projects
Oversee projects through the entire construction life-cycle and ensuring hand over of a high quality project to the operations and maintenance team
Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Perform technical analysis and synthesize results for non-technical audiences
Perform contract analysis and basic economic analysis
Review and synthesize technical designs, reports, documentation, and data from vendors
Work in a project-type environment with occasional tight deadlines and concurrent deliverables
Connect, manage, and collaborate with key suppliers in support of value creation for the company

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or other related technical discipline strongly preferred. CIPS or other related professional certifications preferred
CIPS or other related professional certifications preferred
5 - 7 years of progressively responsible technical, engineering, construction management, or related heavy industry procurement experience.
5+ years of progressive experience to be considered for a Senior Manager-level role; 7+ years of progressive experience to be considered for a Director-level role
Demonstrated expertise in selecting, evaluating, and contracting equipment for utility-scale wind projects preferred
Experience working with international vendors and supplier preferred
Proven skills in procurement, costing and estimation, negotiation, basic accounting, contract analysis and e-procurement.

ABOUT CONNECTGEN

ConnectGen is an independent renewable energy company founded in 2018 focused on developing high quality wind, solar and energy storage projects across North America. Based in Houston, Texas, our experienced team has developed, built and operated thousands of megawatts across North America. ConnectGen is backed by Quantum Energy Partners, a leading provider of private equity capital to the global energy industry, having managed together with its affiliates more than $18 billion in equity commitments since inception.

WHY CONNECTGEN

ConnectGen offers an attractive total rewards package including competitive pay, annual bonus, long term incentives, health and welfare benefits, generous time off, paid holidays, flexible work and more! We have a strong commitment to fostering a culture of support, entrepreneurship, innovation, problem-solving, professional development and growth in a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on projects that will impact the future of power generation infrastructure.

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