Clearway Energy Group
Manager, O&M Procurement
Clearway Energy Group, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
What The Role Is
Reporting to the Director, Operations Procurement, the O&M Procurement Manager leads commercial negotiations for O&M contracts and service agreements supporting Clearway’s wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The Manager structures agreements and amendments, serving as the principal interface for negotiating contracts aligned with commercial objectives within risk‑management guidelines.
This position reports to the Director, Operations Procurement and can be based in Scottsdale, AZ, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO. The Scottsdale, AZ office is the preferred location.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop, evaluate, negotiate, execute, and manage a wide variety of operational and long‑term service agreement contracts.
Maximize the value of existing O&M agreements through close collaboration with Procurement, Asset Management, and Operations departments.
Lead a team of three sourcing specialists dedicated to supporting operational scopes and transactions.
Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for contract matters for Clearway’s portfolio of operating wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
Maintain records of correspondence and documentation related to established contracts and those in progress.
Communicate and present information and sourcing recommendations to stakeholders about all contract‑related matters.
Assist stakeholders with contract interpretation and support escalation of key contractual terms internally and externally.
Manage relationships with key vendors and suppliers performing under long‑term service agreements.
Monitor contracts and move forward with close‑out, extension, or renewal of key operating agreements.
Resolve any contract‑related problems that arise externally and internally.
Ensure the organization’s internal contract documents are accurate and well‑maintained.
Provide active support and inputs on new potential business opportunities with new long‑term service agreement providers.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes with key stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or procurement.
Three (3) or more years of O&M or asset‑management contracting experience.
Demonstrated thorough understanding of the business and industry, and a solid understanding of legal concepts.
Comfortable working as part of a cross‑functional team.
People‑management or related leadership experience.
Strong attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and agility to manage multiple projects with shifting timelines.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, logic, and reasoning in resolving conflicts and solving business problems.
Capability to comprehend the company’s risk appetite and ensure contracts reflect that risk position.
What Would Be Nice
Energy industry experience – renewables (solar, wind, and energy storage).
Strong analytical skills, including net present value (NPV) or internal rate of return (IRR) analyses.
SAP S4 HANA and/or SAP Ariba experience.
Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.). Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $105,000 – $145,000 USD. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.
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This position reports to the Director, Operations Procurement and can be based in Scottsdale, AZ, San Francisco, CA, San Diego, CA, Houston, TX, or Denver, CO. The Scottsdale, AZ office is the preferred location.
What You'll Be Doing
Develop, evaluate, negotiate, execute, and manage a wide variety of operational and long‑term service agreement contracts.
Maximize the value of existing O&M agreements through close collaboration with Procurement, Asset Management, and Operations departments.
Lead a team of three sourcing specialists dedicated to supporting operational scopes and transactions.
Create and maintain relationships with suppliers and serve as the singular point of contact for contract matters for Clearway’s portfolio of operating wind, solar, and battery storage projects.
Maintain records of correspondence and documentation related to established contracts and those in progress.
Communicate and present information and sourcing recommendations to stakeholders about all contract‑related matters.
Assist stakeholders with contract interpretation and support escalation of key contractual terms internally and externally.
Manage relationships with key vendors and suppliers performing under long‑term service agreements.
Monitor contracts and move forward with close‑out, extension, or renewal of key operating agreements.
Resolve any contract‑related problems that arise externally and internally.
Ensure the organization’s internal contract documents are accurate and well‑maintained.
Provide active support and inputs on new potential business opportunities with new long‑term service agreement providers.
Identify opportunities to improve business processes and devise plans to implement these changes with key stakeholders.
What You'll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or procurement.
Three (3) or more years of O&M or asset‑management contracting experience.
Demonstrated thorough understanding of the business and industry, and a solid understanding of legal concepts.
Comfortable working as part of a cross‑functional team.
People‑management or related leadership experience.
Strong attention to detail, superior organizational skills, and agility to manage multiple projects with shifting timelines.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of common programs such as Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated emotional intelligence, logic, and reasoning in resolving conflicts and solving business problems.
Capability to comprehend the company’s risk appetite and ensure contracts reflect that risk position.
What Would Be Nice
Energy industry experience – renewables (solar, wind, and energy storage).
Strong analytical skills, including net present value (NPV) or internal rate of return (IRR) analyses.
SAP S4 HANA and/or SAP Ariba experience.
Clearway will not sponsor non‑immigrant visas for this position (H‑1B, TN, E‑3, etc.). Salary Range Across all U.S. Locations: $105,000 – $145,000 USD. This role is eligible to earn an annual cash bonus, subject to personal and company performance goals.
Clearway Energy Group is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience & expertise. We intentionally foster a culture of inclusion that empowers our employees to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve.
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